Cape Eagle-Owl
Bubo capensis
Points
15
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Strigidae
Cape Eagle-Owl.
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Bubo capensis
Category
birds
Family
Strigidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 1.12 kg (EltonTraits).
Points
15 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding cape eagle-owl in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 80%, understorey foraging 10%, aerial foraging 10%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: endothermic vertebrates 90%; ectothermic vertebrates 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Nocturnal (EltonTraits classification).
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
MalawiSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.