the female during courtship, the male utters a trisyllabic "cu-coo-cu" while bowing to his mate. day between rocks, in crevices or holes in cliffs, in the shade of sheltered rock ledges, sometimes in trees with dense foliage, or even on the ground under a Copy and paste the embed code below to include this recording in your blog or web page. Also feeds on birds, reptiles, frogs, scorpions, The crown is fulvous-tawny to greyish-brown with blackish spots and mottling. The Cape Eagle Owl is a fairly large owl with prominent ear-tufts. What is this? Tarsi and toes are densely feathered. Normally 2 (1-3) white eggs are No related clips found for this item; Habits: The Cape Eagle Owl is a generally nocturnal bird, but may be seen occasionally after sunrise or before sunset. Search tips. Log in to add a term that describes this item and help make it easier to find. Q. J.; edited at the South African Institute) (2): p. 317. Roosts during the Voice: The song of the male is a powerful, deep hoot, followed by a faint, short note - "Boowh-hu". ", Handbook of the Birds of the World: Barn Owls to Hummingbirds, Owls: A Guide to the Owls of the World (Second Edition), Owls of the World: A Photographic Guide (Second Edition). Please note flash is required to use the features of this site. laid directly on the nest floor at intervals of at least two days. Please update your flash player. The young begin to wander away from the nest at about 45 days old. utters rhythmic hoots by displaying its inflated white throat in rapid sequence. Flight and tail feathers are barred light and dark. The male advertises the occupied territory by singing. Habitat: Mountainous regions and hilly country with rocky areas, rocky gorges and adjacent wooded gullies. When alarmed, both sexes give a barking "wack wack" or "werp werp" call. 1834. Provides entries on millions of recordings held by the British Library. The nest site is a shallow scrape on a sheltered rock ledge, or in a cave Explore 94,800 selected recordings of music, spoken word, and human and natural environments. entrance, between rocks or even on the ground under a bush. See also: Other owls from Africa, Breeding: Normally breeds once a year, sometimes only on alternate years. Underparts are pale fulvous-brown, shading into whitish towards the middle of the breast and belly. CD3-31: Eurasian Eagle-Owl Bubo bubo Cape Kaliakra, Dobrich, Bulgaria, 18:56, 14 February 2012. blackish tips. Ear-tufts are prominent, and mostly dark brown, with the inner edge pale brownish. Full sound archive catalogue During courtship, the male bows up and down in front of the upright, silent female and utters rhythmic hoots by displaying its inflated white throat in rapid sequence. The outer webs of the scapulars have large white areas and dark dots, forming an indistinct row across the shoulder. Original Description: Smith, Sir Andrew. Cape Eagle Owls are a territorial birds, with relatively large Metadata record: View full metadata for this item Search. Typical call - Dundori, Central Kenya. Background: distant dogs and Mallard Anas platyrhynchos. Eggs range in size depending on subspecies, varying from 53.1 x 44.6mm average up to Cape Eagle Owl Facts - Facts About Cape Eagle Owls - YouTube Weight 900-1800g. bush. Only recordings everyone can ... Full sound archive catalogue Provides entries on millions of recordings held by the British Library. 4 days. They are cared for forming a whitish bar on the closed wing. The wing-coverts have large white spots at intervals of several seconds, usually from an exposed perch. At about 70-77 days they can fly well. Status: Widespread, some areas rare, while other areas frequent to common. Description. Upperparts are dark brown with whitish, black and fulvous-tawny spots or mottling. Listed as 'Least Concern' by Birdlife International. You have been logged out of the system due to inactivity. Sounds up to an age of about 6 months. Eyes are orange-yellow to orange, the cere greyish and the bill dusky horn. South African Quarterly Journal (S. Afr. The female has a slightly higher-pitched song and sometimes duets with the male. Uninformative entries may not be retained. The throat is white. as does the male in the daytime. Legal and ethical usage ». Sometimes uses stick nests of larger birds in trees or tall bushes. while the rest of the underparts have some blackish spots and coarse bars. The female gives a drawn-out, nasal, Hunts also in open savanna, Can you tell us more about the context of the recording? Hunting is done from a prominent perch, the owl descending in gliding flight crabs and larger insects. During courtship, the male bows up and down in front of the upright, silent female and Provides entries on millions of recordings held by the British Library. 57.8 x 46.5mm average. 2020. This phrase is repeated Females are larger and heavier than males. Related items. Or can you share information on its content - timings of key sections or important details? Interviews with wildlife sound recordists, Bubo capensis : Cape Eagle Owl - Strigidae. Cape Eagle Owl Bubo capensis. Young hatch at intervals of up to The sides of the upper breast are densely blotched black, Distribution: Southern Africa, with patchy distribution in East Africa north from Zimbabwe to Ethiopia and Eritrea. Hooting calls. Cape Eagle Owl. Claws are dark horn with Toes are brownish on their sparsely feathered outermost tips, with bare yellowish undersides. The Cape eagle-owl is primarily found in mountainous regions or hilly areas with rocks where they find areas to roost, but can also be found in adjacent woodlands, grasslands, and wooded gullies. Pellets are large, measuring 68-140 x 24-35mm. Please add your notes. May also roost on buildings if nearby. The female broods the chicks, feeding them with small pieces of prey brought to the nest by the male. Page by Deane Lewis. and killing its victim with its powerful talons and by biting the head. Last updated 2020-10-25. International Ornithological Congress. and may visit local human settlements to roost and feed on feral pigeons. Sexual maturity is reached during the following year. They are found from sea level up to 2,500 meters above sea level. Wing length 330-428mm. Their eyes open when they are 6-8 days old. The male advertises the occupied territory by singing. Genus: Bubo. Tail length 175-241mm. wheezing "chrrreeh" when demanding food. The majority of prey are medium-sized mammals and birds. Cape Eagle Owls are a territorial birds, with relatively large territories. June 1964. Pairs often roost together, especially before the breeding season. near God's Window, Transvaal, South Africa (30 01'E, 24 09'S). Description: The facial disc is pale fulvous-brownish, with a distinct black or dark brown rim, which becomes broader towards the neck. Hunting & Food: Feeds on mammals from small rodents and shrews up to the size of hares. Explore 94,800 selected recordings of music, spoken word, and human and natural environments, The British Library Board acknowledges the intellectual property rights of those named as contributors to this recording and the rights of those not identified. 120214.MR.185642.12 territories. Incubation is done by the female alone, and lasts 34-38 days, during which she is fed by the male. Size: Length 46-58cm. By 17 days old, the female is able to leave the young alone for some time, and by 3-4 weeks, she no longer stays in the nest with them, but remains close by, When approaching Female and male hooting on a very cold night when the temperature was -12°C.