VERREAUX'S EAGLE-OWL

342          VERREAUX'S EAGLE-OWL          Bubo lacteus

South Africa            (35)

Also known as Milky Eagle Owl or Giant Eagle Owl. 60-66 cm, wingspan 140 cm. Range through most of sub-Saharan Africa, also found in Middle East. Found in semi-desert or dry savanna with scattered trees and thorny vegetation, riverine forests adjacent to savanna and small, semi-open woodland surrounded by open country, not found in deep rainforests.