Maned Owl

Jubula lettii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Strigiformes · Strigidae

About

The maned owl or the Akun scops owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae that is endemic to Africa. It is the only species in genus Jubula.

Fun Fact

Maned owls are so rarely encountered that fewer than 50 confirmed sightings exist in scientific literature, making them one of the least-known owl species in the world.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Primary tropical rainforests

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

10-15 years

Threats

Habitat Fragmentation
Illegal Logging

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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