Fraser’s Eagle Owl
Ketupa poensis
Conservation Status
Data DeficientAves · Strigiformes · Strigidae
About
Fraser's eagle-owl is a species of African owl in the family Strigidae. It is named after the British zoologist Louis Fraser.
Fun Fact
As nestlings have been found on the ground then it has been suggested that Fraser's eagle-owl may nest on the ground; however, there has been at least one record of a nestling observed in a tree cavity.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Habitat is primarily forest, forest clearings, and cardamom plantations.
Diet
Prey is small mammals, such as mice, squirrels and galagos, and it also takes birds, frogs, reptiles, insects and other arthropods as well as occasionally feeding on fruit.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance
External Data Sources
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