Verreaux's Eagle-Owl (Bubo lacteus) - 1 July 2013. Rivertrees Country Inn, Usa River, Arusha Region,
Tanzania.
This individual was discovered in the evening, roosting in a large tree near the lodge dining area. It was getting dark and lighting conditions were very difficult. Note lines of pink skin on its eyelids and fine vermiculations on its underparts. This is the largest owl in Africa and one of the largest in the world. It is considered an "apex" predator with no natural enemies. Digiscoped with Panasonic DMC-LX5 | Nikon FieldScope III | 30XWA |hand-held (no adapter). |