Jambo 🦉 Birds
Verreaux's eagle-owl
Bubo lacteus
Photo : Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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KrugerVery rare
Masai MaraVery rare
AmboseliVery rare
TsavoVery rare
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Africa's largest owl, recognisable by its pink eyelids.
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🎯 It rests by day in big trees, often near water.
Where to see it
Kruger : very rare · Masai Mara : very rare · Amboseli : very rare · Tsavo : very rare
In the collections
It belongs to the Night kings (nocturnal creatures). Complete the collection in Jambo Tembo to earn a bonus.
FAQ
Where can I see a verreaux's eagle-owl on safari?
The verreaux's eagle-owl lives in all four parks covered by Jambo Tembo. It's easiest to spot in Kruger and Masai Mara and Amboseli and Tsavo (very rare).
How do I recognise a verreaux's eagle-owl?
Africa's largest owl, recognisable by its pink eyelids. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Bubo lacteus) offline.