Text Box: Origin: Eastern and Southern Africa. Habitat: It inhabits many types of terrain - woodland, hillsides, ravines - or open countryside when hunting. Nesting: In the ground, amongst rocks or roots. Usually lays 2 or 3 eggs which take 34 to 36 days to hatch. Facts: This owl is very powerful with a large beak and long, sharp talons. It preys on a range of larger animals, such as hares, and also birds. It is rarely seen during the day, being most active in the early morning and evening.

Mackinders Eagle Owl

Mackinders Eagle Owl - Bubo capensis mackinderi