Verreaux's Eagle-Owl
Verreaux's Eagle-Owl (<em>Ketupa lactea</em>) is a species of Owls (<em>Strigidae</em>) in the order Owls.
Overview
Verreaux's Eagle-Owl (Ketupa lactea) is a species of Owls (Strigidae) in the order Owls.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Ketupa; binomial: Ketupa lactea; authority: (Temminck, 1820).
Distribution
Breeding range: Africa.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Reassign from Bubo to Ketupa to align with WGAC and Clements (2022). See comment after genus Ketupa. Note change in gender.
