Owls | African Owls | Mackinder’s Eagle Owl
Mackinder’s Eagle Owl
Bubo capensis mackinderi
These owls are officially considered subspecies of the Cape Eagle Owl. They have an average weight of 1.5- 2kg and a wingspan of 1.1 to 1.5m. This owl is a generally nocturnal bird, but may be seen occasionally after sunrise or before sunset.
| COMMON NAME | Mackinder’s Eagle Owl |
| SCIENTIFIC NAME | Bubo capensis mackinderi |
| STATUS | Least Concern |
| DISTRIBUTION | Kenya to Mozambique and Zimbabwe |
| HABITAT | Mountainous and hilly regions with rocky cliffs |
| NATURAL DIET | Shrews, hares, birds, reptiles, frogs, scorpions |
| HEIGHT | 460mm – 580mm |