African Wood-Owl
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    African Wood-Owl

    Strix woodfordii

    Birds of Prey
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.299 kg

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    The African wood owl or Woodford's owl, is a typical owl from the genus Strix in the family Strigidae and is arguably the most common forest owl in Africa. It inhabits wooded areas and possesses a distinctive call. During the day it roosts singly or in pairs in dense cover, high in trees, whilst at night it forages for food.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for African Wood-Owl. Sightings recorded in 87 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    East Africa
    Arabuko-Sokoke Forest ReserveCoastal Kenya, Kenya
    Rare
    Arusha National ParkNorthern Tanzania Safari Circuit, Tanzania
    Rare
    Duluti Arusha ForestNorthern Tanzania Safari Circuit, Tanzania
    Rare
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