Cape Eagle owl facts range is limited to southern Africa as well as parts of East Africa

, amazinganimals facts for kids The Cape eagleowl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is one of several large species of the eagleowl genus Bubo. Its range is limited to the southernmost regions of southern Africa as well as parts of East Africa. It is primarily found in mountainous regions or hilly areas with rocks where they find areas to roost, but can also be found in adjacent woodlands, grasslands, and wooded gullies. They are found from sea level up to 2, 500 meters above sea level. These owls may also wander into human settlements or even towns, often specifically to predate abundant rock doves. This is a large owl, though intermediate in size among other large Bubo owls. This owl is dark brown above with prominent eartufts and yellow or yellowishorange eyes. It is dark below with the sides of the breast being blotchy brown and the paler chest overlaid with white, black and tawnyfulvous markings, variously. The facial disc is fulvousbrown, with a distinct black or dark brow