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Birds
Pel's fishing owl
Pel's fishing owl · Scotopelia peli
The Pel's fishing owl is a master of the night and a skilful hunter in watery landscapes.
Fact file
- Size
- The Pel's fishing owl has a body length of 50 to 60 cm and weighs about 1.5 to 2 kg.
- Males and females
- Male and female Pel's fishing owls are difficult to distinguish by appearance alone, although males are usually slightly smaller.
- Sounds
- Its call is a deep, repeated "hooo" that can be heard at night.
- Diet
- It feeds mainly on fish, which it snatches from the water with its sharp claws.
- Offspring
- Usually 2 to 3 eggs are laid, which hatch after an incubation period of about 32 days.
How to identify Pel's fishing owl
The Pel's fishing owl has striking, speckled plumage in various shades of brown that blends perfectly with its surroundings. Its large, round eyes are yellow and provide excellent night vision.
With a body length of 50 to 60 centimetres and a weight of about 1.5 to 2 kilograms, it has a robust build. Its most distinctive feature is the broad white horizontal stripes on its neck and chest.
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