The Owl... Hunter Of The South African Night

The South African Owls, keen sense raptors

All the Owl species that are found in Southern Africa all occur in South Africa itself. Owls are birds of prey and most of them hunt at night. All owls have acute hearing and good vision which makes the South African Owls some of the best hunting raptors in the country. The Owl species are some of the more beautiful birds in the birds of prey family. Below is a list of all the Owl species found in South Africa!

1. Verreaux's (Giant) Eagle-Owl

2. Pel's Fishing Owl

3. Cape Eagle-Owl

4. Spotted Eagle-Owl

5. Barn Owl

6. African Grass-Owl

7. African Wood-Owl

8. Marsh Owl

9. Southern White-Faced Scops-Owl

10. African Barred Owlet

11. Pearl-Spotted Owlet

12. African Scops-Owl

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