OWLS

Ptilopsis Granti

Native to Africa. This species has distinctive orange/red eyes, but when confronted with danger they squint their eyes and narrow their bodies to hide.

Aegolius Funereus

Known as the Boreal owl in North America and Tengmalms owl in Europe. This small owl has a large head and yellow eyes.

Strix Aluco

The most common of the British owls, Known for their ‘Twit twoo’ call.

Strix Virgata

A medium sized owl found in South America. This species has been known to prey on bats amongst other small mammals.

Tyto Alba

From the family Tytonidae which includes all owls with a heart shaped facial disk. The most widely distributed species of owl in the world.

Otus Bakkamoena

Native to India and parts of Arabia. A small nocturnal owl with notable feather tufts.

Strix Huhula

Native to South America, this owl is very uncommon in captive collections. A striking bird with a bright orange beak and black plumage.

Bubo Cinerascens

A small eagle owl also known as the Greyish eagle owl. Found in parts of Africa.

Strix Uralensis

From Northern Europe to Japan, A rarely seen owl due to living in remote forest areas.

Strix Hylophila

Native to South America, rarely seen in captivity. This species is now classified as Near Threatened by IUCN.

Bubo Scandiacus

A well-known Northern owl with white plumage. Classified as Vulnerable by IUCN.

Megascops Choliba

Native to South America this small owl is successful across its range feeding on small prey such as insects and frogs.

Tyto Alba

A naturally occurring, although rare, mutation of the Common Barn owl, resulting in darker plumage.

Tyto Glaucops

Found only on the island of Hispaniola, the Ashy faced owl is under threat since the introduction of the American Barn owl to control rodent infestations.

Athene Noctua

Native to Europe the Little owl was introduced to Britain in the 19th century. Filling a gap that was otherwise absent they have flourished and spread across the country.

Ninox Boobook

The smallest owl on mainland Australia, these owls hunt by pouncing on prey from tree branches.

Megascops Kennicotti

A small owl native to America. Only distinguishable from the Eastern Screech owl by the different in their calls.

Strix Woodfordii

As the name suggests they are native to Africa. The call is similar to that of a Tawny owl with males and females doing a duet.

Bubo Africanus

Smaller than other eagle owls, this owl takes on small mammals and birds. Like most owls they are monogamous and pair for life.

Strix Varia

A large owl found in North America. With a rich hooting call heard often it its native areas.

Bubo virginianus

Common across the Americas. A ferocious owl with incredible crushing power in its talons.

Strix Nebulosa

Found across the Northern Hemisphere, this owl is the tallest in the world. But despite its visual size, long soft feathers hide a small body.

Bubo Lacteus

Often known as the Milky Eagle owl. The largest owl in Africa and a strong hunter taking on large prey such as secretary birds.

Asio Otus

Named for their long feather tufts these owls are found across Europe, Britain and North America.

Bubo Bubo

The largest owl in the world, preying on mammals and birds including buzzards. Native to Europe.