Verreaux's Eagle-Owl

Verreaux's Eagle-owl ranges from 66–75 cm in length. This species can attain a wingspan 2 m and weighs from 1600 to 3115 grams , orange eyes and two feather tufts on their ears. Their feathers are dark brown on top and light grey below.

The Verreaux's Eagle-Owl is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Verreaux's Eagle-owl – are of unresolved relationships, more research is needed. More

Verreaux's Eagle-owl ranges from 66–75 cm (26-30 in) in length. This species can attain a wingspan 2 m (6.5 ft) and weighs from 1600 to 3115 grams (equal to 3.5 to 7 pounds). In appearance, they are distinguished by a whitish oval disk face with a black border, pink eyelids, orange eyes and two feather tufts on their ears. Their feathers are dark brown on top and light grey below. Behavior - They are nocturnal birds and roost in tall trees. More

The Verreaux's Eagle-Owl is a Southern African bird that belongs to the strigidae bird family group which includes birds such as Typical owls. The description for the Verreaux's Eagle-Owl (Latin name Bubo lacteus) can be found in the 7th Edition of the Roberts Birds of Southern Africa. The Bubo lacteus can be quickly identified by its unique Roberts identification number of 402 and the detailed description of this bird is on page 258. More

This Verreaux's Eagle-Owl (Bubo lacteus) is also known as Giant Eagle-Owl. It is a resident over much of southern Africa. The individual shown here was spotted in a large tree in the Huab River Valley, Namibia, in October, 1998. The shots were taken with a Canon EOS 1N and EF 300mm F/2.8 L lens and 2X extender on Fuji Sensia. More