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Primary Traits
2,291.3 g
0 m - 3,000 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Bubo lacteus
English name
Verreaux's Eagle-owl
Order
Strigiformes
Family
Strigidae
Genus
Bubo
Species
lacteus
Data source
HBW5, BOTW
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Afrotropical
Latitudinal zone
Tropical
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
2,475 g
Maximum female mass
3,115 g
Minimum male mass
1,615 g
Maximum male mass
1,960 g
Minimum unsexed mass
No data
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
2,291.3 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
3,000 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
3,000 m
Typical elevation
1,500 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Savanna
Habitat breadth
5
Primary diet
Vertebrate
Diet breadth
1
Diet specialization index
1.3
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
No data
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
Occasional help
Nest type
Cavity (tree), No nest, Other bird's nest
Nest substrate
Ground, Tree
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
1
Maximum clutch size
2
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
20 d
Maximum incubation period
No data
Minimum fledging period
62 d
Maximum fledging period
63 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
1.5
Average fledging period
62.5 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Dispersive, Sedentary