Cape Eagle-Owl
Cape Eagle-Owl
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The Cape Eagle Owl is a large, powerful owl found in rocky and mountainous regions of southern and eastern Africa. It is known for its dark plumage and prominent ear tufts.
Where to spot
Rocky habitats, mountainous areas, and ravines in southern and eastern Africa.
How to spot
Listen for its deep, drawn-out 'hoo-hooo' call, which can carry well in open, rocky areas. Scan rocky outcrops and cliff faces with a spotlight at night.
When to spot
Nocturnal. Best observed by listening for its calls from dusk to dawn. Visual sightings require more effort due to its habitat.
Where to spot
Rocky habitats, mountainous areas, and ravines in southern and eastern Africa.
How to spot
Listen for its deep, drawn-out 'hoo-hooo' call, which can carry well in open, rocky areas. Scan rocky outcrops and cliff faces with a spotlight at night.
When to spot
Nocturnal. Best observed by listening for its calls from dusk to dawn. Visual sightings require more effort due to its habitat.
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This owl often nests on cliff ledges or in rock crevices, providing a secure and inaccessible place for its young away from most terrestrial predators.
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