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Scotopelia peli

Photo by Mpaker

[edit] Identification

[edit] Distribution

Spot-wise distribution in Africa south of Sahara

[edit] Taxonomy

This is a monotypic species

[edit] Habitat

Rivers with forests of overhanging trees.

[edit] Behaviour

Unusually for an owl its diet is mainly fish. Baby crocodiles, crabs, frogs, and mussels are also taken. It hunts exclusively at night, swooping down on its prey with its huge curved talons.

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