Spotted Eagle-owl
A species of Horned Owls Scientific name : Bubo africanus Genus : Horned Owls
Spotted Eagle-owl, A species of Horned Owls
Botanical name: Bubo africanus
Genus: Horned Owls
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Description
The spotted eagle-owl (Bubo africanus; also known as the African spotted eagle-owl and the African eagle-owl) is a medium-sized species of owl, one of the smallest of the eagle owls. Its length is 45 centimetres (18 in) and its weight is from 454 to 907 grams (1.0 to 2.0 lb). It has a 100 to 140 centimetres (39 to 55 in) wingspan. The facial disk is off white to pale ochre and the eyes are yellow. It has prominent ear tufts, and the upper body is dusky brown, the lower parts off-white with brown bars. Prior to 1999 the spotted eagle-owl was considered conspecific with the greyish eagle-owl, but now it is classed as a separate species. 
Size
45 cm
Colors
Brown
Black
Bronze
Gray
White
Life Expectancy
12 years
Feeding Habits
Spotted Eagle-owl primarily consumes rodents, birds, insects, and reptiles. It employs a whole-swallowing method for small prey and tears larger catches apart. Feeding behavior includes regurgitating indigestible pellets and male provision of food to females and young. Its adaptable diet reflects a non-specialized feeding strategy which leads to itinerant hunting patterns, with territory aggressively defended by adults.
Habitat
Spotted Eagle-owl thrive in diverse environments, ranging from semi-open woodlands to rocky outcrops in arid regions. These birds show adaptability by inhabiting mosaics of grasslands, hills, and scrublands, often with sparse ground cover. Spotted Eagle-owl have a particular affinity for areas with scattered trees, bushes, and thorn savanna. They can be commonly found in suburban gardens and urban settings, displaying resilience in the face of human expansion. These owls avoid dense rainforests and are known to exist from sea level up to elevations of around 2,100 meters. Their habitats span across broad geographical regions with various climates and vegetations.
Dite type
Carnivorous
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Species Status
Spotted eagle-owls are the most common species of owl found in Southern Africa. They have a healthy population in most parts of the country. They are often referred to as urban owls and will live in close proximity to human habitation. It is illegal to capture or keep any indigenous owls in South Africa without the necessary rehabilitation permit issued by the Department of Nature Conservation. Specialized care is required in captivity consisting of a balanced diet with the correct ratio of calcium to phosphorus and specific husbandry needs that should be met. If raised on the incorrect diet, owlets suffer malnutrition of various types, including metabolic bone disorder (MBD) which causes poor bone formation and could lead to their death. Specialized release methods are applied to integrate captive raised owlets back into the wild. Car collisions, electric wires, persecution, secondary poisoning and parasite infections such as Trichomonas gallinae are the major causes of mortality. Juveniles and newly fledged birds are particularly vulnerable.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Owls Family
True owls Genus
Horned Owls Species
Spotted Eagle-owl 
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