Vermiculated Eagle Owl Facts
Vermiculated Eagle Owl
This Owl is nocturnal, only leaving its roost at dusk which may be a crevice in a cliff face, in a tree or even amongst rocks on the ground.
Until very recently this Owl was considered to be a sub-species of the Spotted Eagle Owl. It is now classified as an individual species and as such, little is known of its habits. It can be found alongside the Spotted in both Kenya and Uganda but the two species do not interbreed.
Comparative studies are now urgently required between these two species to gain a further understanding of this little known Owl and its habits. The only captive-bred population known is in the UK where an undertaking has been agreed to keep this Owl in a genetically healthy state until we learn more about its conservation status in the wild.
Unfortunately, a predominant amount of males have been bred over the past few years which is why we have been lucky enough to have Fflint here with us.
Latin Name: Bubo cinerascens
Length: 390-430mm
Wingspan: 1000-1400mm
Weight: 350-450g
Conservation Status: Uncommon to rare throughout most of its range. It is endangered locally by the use of pesticides, nest predation by large carnivores, human persecution and traffic collisions.
Fringes of the Sahara. Avoids dense woodlands. Savannah, rocky outcrops, scrub and semi-open woodland.
Get Involved
You can visit our Vericulated Eagle Owl at The Owls Trust. Why not view our Adopt an Owl Page where you will find how to help The Owls Trust and adopt Fflint our Vermiculated Eagle Owl if you wish to be involved with their care.
