Grayish Eagle-Owl
NameGrayish Eagle-Owl
Common NameGrayish Eagle-Owl
Scientific NameBubo cinerascens
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)95
Length (cm)40.5
Weight (g)550
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly grayish-brown, finely vermiculated and mottled with darker brown and blackish streaks. Distinct white spots are visible on the scapulars, and the underparts are paler, whitish-buff, with fine dark barring. It has a pale grayish facial disc bordered by darker feathers and prominent ear tufts.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a deep, resonant double hoot, often described as 'hoo-hoo' or 'hoo-hooo'. It also produces various barks, growls, and screeches.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, desert, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is widely distributed across sub-Saharan Africa, ranging from Mauritania and Senegal eastward to Sudan, Ethiopia, and Somalia, and extending south into northern Uganda and Kenya.
Identifying FeaturesProminent ear tufts, Dark reddish-brown eyes, Grayish-brown mottled plumage, White spots on scapulars, Medium size
Description
The Grayish Eagle-Owl is a medium-sized owl characterized by its prominent ear tufts and dark eyes. It is a nocturnal predator, often found in savanna and semi-desert regions of Africa, hunting a variety of small prey.
