Owls | African Owls | Greyish / Vermiculated Owl
Greyish / Vermiculated Owl
Bubo cinerascens
These owls are the smallest species of Eagle Owl. As a defence mechanism they will make themselves look very big and brave when approached. The call is a single short “hoooo.”
| COMMON NAME | Greyish / Vermiculated Owl |
| SCIENTIFIC NAME | Bubo cinerascens |
| STATUS | Least Concern |
| DISTRIBUTION | Central band of the African Continent |
| HABITAT | Dry rocky deserts, open savannah & lowland forest |
| NATURAL DIET | Large insects, reptiles, scorpions, crabs & snails |
| HEIGHT | 430mm – 460mm |