Rufous Fishing-Owl

Scotopelia ussheri

The rufous fishing owl, also known as the rufous-backed fishing-owl or Ussher's fishing owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to west Africa, where it is a highly localised resident along forest rivers.

Scientific name

Scotopelia ussheri

Family

Owls

IUCN status

VU