Verreaux's eagle-owl
'Bubo lacteus'
Other names: Milky eagle-owl
Swahili: Kokoko
Best parks to see it: Widespread
The most common of Kenya's large owls, widespread in thorn tree woodlands and riverine forests up to 10,000 ft (3,000 m). Absent from the arid north and east regions. Easily recognised by the black-bordered whitish facial disk, dark eyes and pink eyelids. Nocturnal, but can be seen during the day perched on clear branches. Captures all kind of prey, from insects to other birds, fish and small mammals.
Verreaux's eagle-owl in Samburu National Reserve. J.Y./Kenyalogy.com
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