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African Milky Eagle Owl
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| Bubo lacteus Temminck, 1820 |
Description
The African Milky Eagle Owl is a large earred owl with dark eyes and bare pink eyelids. The owl's feathers are dark brown on top and light grey below.
Habitat
Dry savannah with scattered trees, riverine forest, semi-open woodland.
Diet
African Milky Eagle Owls prey on a variety of animals including birds, game birds, ducks, crows, nestling herons, hares, mongoose, guinea fowl and many other small game animals. They also eat hedgehogs, rats and pigeons. They also consume frogs, beetles and crickets.
Threats
The greater threat is habitat destruction.