Akun Eagle-owl
Bubo leucostictus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
62.7 cm
Weight
538.25 g
Family
Strigidae
Order
Strigiformes
About
The Akun Eagle-owl is a large African owl with an impressive wingspan of about 63 cm and a weight near 538 g. It inhabits dense lowland rainforest in West and Central Africa, hunting at night for small mammals, birds, and large insects from concealed perches in the forest canopy.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 62.7 cm | 24.7 in |
| Weight | 538.25 g | 18.99 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes (Owls) |
| Family | Strigidae (True Owls) |
| Genus | Bubo |
| Species | Bubo leucostictus |
Distribution
Akun Eagle-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Akun Eagle-owl endangered?
The Akun Eagle-owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Akun Eagle-owl nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Akun Eagle-owl?
The Akun Eagle-owl has a wingspan of 62.7 cm, weight of 538.25 g.
What order and family does the Akun Eagle-owl belong to?
The Akun Eagle-owl (Bubo leucostictus) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.
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