Bubo africanus Spotted Eagle-Owl Gevlekte Ooruil
Hartebeestpoort, Vaalwater, Oct 2018
A breeding resident. Scarce to fairly common, it occurs widely across the Waterberg (recorded in 29% of the Waterberg pentads) and is found in almost any habitat from urban to woodland to agricultural areas, usually as single birds or in pairs; it is mostly detected from hearing its mellow hooting call at night; a frequent road victim, more so than other owls. Breeds in early summer.
A breeding resident. Scarce to fairly common, it occurs widely across the Waterberg (recorded in 29% of the Waterberg pentads) and is found in almost any habitat from urban to woodland to agricultural areas, usually as single birds or in pairs; it is mostly detected from hearing its mellow hooting call at night; a frequent road victim, more so than other owls. Breeds in early summer.
Kaingo Private Game Reserve, May 2024
Waterberg Farmstay, Oct 2022
Moletadikgwa Wildlife Sanctuary, Jan 2005
chick in the nest
chick in the nest
Kgokong Hills, Jul 2018
Modimolle, Nov 2017
Modimolle, Sep 2012