Bubo cinerascens
Greyish Eagle-Owl
A large owl of northern sub-Saharan Africa's savanna and woodland belt, roughly 43 cm long, with mottled brown, buff and white upperparts and finely barred, greyish-brown underparts. Recorded breeding in The Gambia, including at Kiang West National Park, Pirang Forest Park, and Faraba Banta.
Identification
Distinguished from the similar Spotted Eagle-Owl (which does not occur in this part of West Africa) by dark brown eyes (not yellow) and a brownish facial disc ringed by a heavy dark circle around each eye.
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Tours that target this bird
A carefully paced 15-day tour from the Atlantic coast through the mangrove-lined River Gambia and into the eastern part of the country, balancing serious birding with rest, wildlife and Gambian culture. Around 300 species are possible depending on season.
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A comprehensive birding, wildlife and nature tour combining the finest habitats of The Gambia with Northern Senegal's Saloum Delta — coastal wetlands, mangroves, woodland, rice fields, savannah and riverine forest, plus a boat excursion to the Scissor-tailed Kite colony at Kousmar.
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