Fraser’s Eagle Owl
NameFraser’s Eagle Owl
Common NameFraser’s Eagle Owl
Scientific NameBubo poensis
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)85
Length (cm)42.5
Weight (g)650
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark rufous-brown, heavily barred and mottled with darker brown and black. Underparts are paler, buffy-white to rufous, with dark barring. It has prominent ear tufts and bright yellow eyes.
Vocalization / CallTypically described as a deep, resonant hoot, often a series of 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo' notes.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in West and Central Africa, from Sierra Leone east to Uganda and south to northern Angola.
Identifying Featuresprominent ear tufts, bright yellow eyes, dark rufous-brown plumage with heavy barring, nocturnal activity, medium size for an eagle owl
Description
A medium-sized, nocturnal owl characterized by prominent ear tufts and striking yellow eyes. It is a predatory bird, typically found in dense forest environments where it hunts small animals.
