Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl
Ketupa nipalensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderStrigiformes (Owls)
- FamilyStrigidae (Typical Owls)
- GenusKetupa (Fish-Owls and Allied Eagle-Owls)
- SpeciesKetupa nipalensis (Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl)
About the Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl
The spot-bellied eagle-owl (Ketupa nipalensis), also known as the forest eagle-owl, is a large bird of prey with a formidable appearance. It is a forest-inhabiting species found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. This species is considered part of a superspecies with the barred eagle-owl (Ketupa sumatrana), which looks quite similar but is allopatric in distribution.
The spot-bellied eagle-owl, like its close relative, the barred eagle-owl, is one of the species that would have to be moved into Ketupa if that genus is to be retained, according to mtDNA cytochrome b sequence data (Olsen et al. 2002). Unlike the "fish owls" that were also considered to be included in Ketupa, the barred and the spot-bellied species are not closely tied to riparian habitats and piscivorous eating habits. However, all eagle-owls and fish owls (as well as the snowy owl (Bubo scandianus)) were at one point deemed insufficiently distinct to warrant separate genera and until fairly recently authors generally treat all within the genus Bubo. Due to its forest-dwelling habits and some superficial characteristics, it has been wondered by some authors if the spot-bellied eagle-owl is... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl in Nagarhole 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 | Mudumalai National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 2 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Minneriya National Park | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | |
| 4 | Cuc Phuong National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 5 | Sinharaja Forest Reserve | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | |
| 6 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 7 | Namdapha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 8 | Jim Corbett National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 9 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 10 | Kanha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 11 | Periyar National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 12 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 13 | Yala National Park | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | |
| 14 | Manas National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 15 | Nagarhole National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 16 | Eravikulam National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 17 | Chitwan National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 18 | Royal Bardia National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 19 | Bandipur National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 20 | Wilpattu National Park | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | |
| 21 | Kaziranga National Park | 🇮🇳 India |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl in Nagarhole National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl sighting in Nagarhole National Park, based on 18 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl in Nagarhole National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl in Nagarhole National Park in our monthly data.