African Wood-Owl
Strix woodfordii
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.
- Scientific name
- Strix woodfordii
- Family
- Owls
- IUCN status
- LC