About the African Wood-Owl
The African wood owl or Woodford's owl, is a typical owl from the genus Strix in the family Strigidae and is arguably the most common forest owl in Africa. It inhabits wooded areas and possesses a distinctive call. During the day it roosts singly or in pairs in dense cover, high in trees, whilst at night it forages for food.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Strix woodfordii |
| Species Codes | afwowl1, AWOW, AFWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Wood-Owl belong to?
The African Wood-Owl (Strix woodfordii) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the African Wood-Owl?
The African wood owl or Woodford's owl, is a typical owl from the genus Strix in the family Strigidae and is arguably the most common forest owl in Africa. It inhabits wooded areas and possesses a distinctive call. During the day it roosts singly or in pairs in dense cover, high in trees, whilst at ...
Where can I report a African Wood-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of African Wood-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afwowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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