Northern White-faced Owl
Northern White-faced Owl
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The Northern White-faced Owl is a medium-sized owl found across a wide range of sub-Saharan Africa. It is famous for its remarkable ability to change its apparent size and shape in response to perceived threats.
Where to spot
Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting savannas, woodlands, and thorny scrub. Often found in areas with scattered trees.
How to spot
Listen for its deep, drawn-out 'hooo' call. Look for it roosting camouflaged against tree trunks during the day; at night, use a spotlight and observe its fascinating threat display if disturbed.
When to spot
Nocturnal. Most active from dusk to dawn. Its calls are a good way to locate it after dark.
Where to spot
Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting savannas, woodlands, and thorny scrub. Often found in areas with scattered trees.
How to spot
Listen for its deep, drawn-out 'hooo' call. Look for it roosting camouflaged against tree trunks during the day; at night, use a spotlight and observe its fascinating threat display if disturbed.
When to spot
Nocturnal. Most active from dusk to dawn. Its calls are a good way to locate it after dark.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
When threatened, this owl can either compress its feathers to appear slender and blend with a branch, or puff up and spread its wing feathers to appear much larger and more formidable, accompanied by a striking 'threat display' involving opening its bright orange eyes wide.
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