Where to spot
Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting savannas, woodlands, semi-deserts, and even urban areas.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive 'hoo-hoo-hoo-hooo' call. Look for it perched on branches, rocks, or buildings at night, or roosting camouflaged in trees during the day.
When to spot
Nocturnal. Most vocal from dusk through the night. Can occasionally be seen at dawn or dusk perched openly.
Where to spot
Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting savannas, woodlands, semi-deserts, and even urban areas.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive 'hoo-hoo-hoo-hooo' call. Look for it perched on branches, rocks, or buildings at night, or roosting camouflaged in trees during the day.
When to spot
Nocturnal. Most vocal from dusk through the night. Can occasionally be seen at dawn or dusk perched openly.
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This highly adaptable owl often frequents human-modified landscapes, including urban parks and gardens, and can frequently be heard calling from rooftops or lampposts at night.
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