African Long-eared Owl
Asio abyssinicus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderStrigiformes (Owls)
- FamilyStrigidae (Typical Owls)
- GenusAsio (Eared Owls and Allies)
- SpeciesAsio abyssinicus (African Long-eared Owl)
About the African Long-eared Owl
The Abyssinian owl or African long-eared owl (Asio abyssinicus) is a non-migratory, terrestrial, medium-sized true owl. Due to their status as a protected species of least concern, they cannot legally be hunted in most of the territory that they inhabit.
The Abyssinian owl has dark brown eyes, a black bill and gray eyebrows. It is similar in appearance to the long-eared owl, Asio otus, but their ranges do not overlap, and the Abyssinian owl is darker. It has prominent dark brown, white-edged ear-tufts that are slightly centrally located on the head.
The length of the Abyssinian owl can range from 40–44 cm, with a tail length of 182-190mm and a wing length of 309-360mm. Its weight falls between 245-500g. Asio abyssinicus is a nocturnal owl. It uses the nests of other birds to raise its offspring. The claws of the Abyssinian owl are significantly stronger than other members of the genus; as a result a wider range of prey is available, including smaller insects and birds, field mice, and shrews.
The Abyssinian owl prefers open grasslands or moorlands with oak or cedar forests, and it is found in mountain valleys and gorges... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of African Long-eared Owl in Bale Mountains National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bale Mountains National Park | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a African Long-eared Owl in Bale Mountains National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a African Long-eared Owl sighting in Bale Mountains National Park, based on 60 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see African Long-eared Owl in Bale Mountains National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for African Long-eared Owl in Bale Mountains National Park in our monthly data.