African Wood-Owl (Strix woodfordii)
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About African Wood-Owl (Strix woodfordii)
- Kingdom: Animals
- Phylum: Chordates
- Class: Birds
- Order: Owls And Nightjars
- Family: Typical Owls
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.
Visits
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2011-01-13Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia
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2017-01-07Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - Buhoma, Uganda
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2025-01-27Arusha National Park, Tanzania
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2025-02-04West Usambara Mountains, Tanzania
