Owl in South Africa (1 Viewer)

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xyz99

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• Oct 13, 2015

• #1

This is a very poor picture, it was very dark, but hope you can help with an ID. In the Krugre area.

 

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Jenny S

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• Oct 13, 2015

• #2

Verreaux's Eagle Owl (previously known as Giant Eagle Owl).

 

Hanko von Schlichting

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• Oct 13, 2015

• #3

Agreed. Nice find!

 

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xyz99

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• Oct 13, 2015

• #4

Is this also a Verreaux's Eagle-Owl? Thanks

 

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Tom

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• Oct 13, 2015

• #5

Yes

 

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xyz99

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• Oct 14, 2015

• #6

Thanks.

 

Andy Hurley

Gotta love nature!

Opus Editor

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• Oct 14, 2015

• #7

The best features for Verreaux's Eagle Owl are the tiny ears and the finely vermiculated pale grey underside. It is the largest owl in Southern Africa. Compare this photo

 

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Jenny S

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• Oct 15, 2015

• #8

Another fantastic feature to look out for are the pink eyelids.