Akun Eagle-owl
Bubo leucostictus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
62,7 cm
Peso
538,25 g
Familia
Strigidae
Orden
Strigiformes
Acerca de
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 62,7 cm | 24.7 in |
| Peso | 538,25 g | 18.99 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Strigiformes (Búhos) |
| Familia | Strigidae (Búhos Verdaderos) |
| Genus | Bubo |
| Especies | Bubo leucostictus |
Distribution
Akun Eagle-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
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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