Eagle Owls - Verreaux's Eagle-owl

Description:

Massive finely barred pale grey-brown; paler face broadly edged black and dark brown eyes with pink eyelids - generally visible when eyes are closed; smaller ear tufts are often laid flat and inconspicuous; white bill Sexes are alike Photo taken at Samburu National Park, Kenya

Habitat:

Acacia woodland and bush; savanna country; often along river course and water course Prefers large trees where it typically roosts on a large branch

Notes:

Largest owl in Africa Info from 1. Birds of East Africa by Dave Richards 2. Birds of East Africa by Terry Stevenson & John Fanshawe