Verreaux's Eagle Owl l Birds of the Bush

EcoTraining brings you another episode in our Birds of the Bush series. Each month we'll bring you something about the birds of the bush that YOU want to see.

We received a request from Attest Chauke to feature the Verreaux's Eagle Owl, without further ado let's join EcoTraining Instructor Richard Davis and take a closer look at the amazing sighting we found of the Verreaux's Eagle Owl.

The Verreaux's Eagle Owl is the largest African owl with short, tousled ear tufts. Also commonly known as the milky eagle owl or Giant eagle owl, and is a member of the family Strigidae.

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[lionfan]

Thanks for the Verreaux's Eagle Owl description! That is one large owl!

[attestchauke]

Thank you very much for the knowledge👌

[barbarasimkins]

Love these birds of the bush videos. Just discovered the African jacana while watching PaintedDog TV at Pridelands. Would like to know more about this bird. Thanks.

[lizespies]

Hi - We saw one in our garden last night - so stunning. Would they "attack" small dogs?

[sallyjeffries]

Fascinating, thanks. What would be the reason for this one feeding in the day if they are nocturnal?

[nicolerichards]

Great Info. Can you do a purple crested turaco 👍👍

[gutt]

Fun fact: The character Draco Malfoy form the Harry Potter books owned a eagle owl 🦉