Burundi postage stamps year 2011 Fauna / Owls – Birds of Prey MNH set
Burundi, a small but biodiverse country in East Africa, is home to a variety of bird species, including owls and other birds of prey. Here’s an overview of the owls and birds of prey you might encounter in Burundi:
Owls in Burundi
Owls are nocturnal birds of prey that belong to the order Strigiformes. In Burundi, you may encounter species typical of the East African region, such as:
- African Wood Owl (Strix woodfordii)
- Habitat: Forested areas and woodland.
- Description: Medium-sized owl with a rounded head and no ear tufts. It has a brown, streaked body and large dark eyes.
- Behavior: Nocturnal, often heard rather than seen, with a characteristic hooting call.
- Pearl-spotted Owlet (Glaucidium perlatum)
- Habitat: Savanna and open woodland.
- Description: Small owl with “false eyes” on the back of its head. Its plumage is mottled brown with white spots.
- Behavior: Active during both day and night, making it easier to spot than other owls.
- Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl (Bubo lacteus)
- Habitat: Open woodland and savanna.
- Description: The largest owl in Africa, with distinctive pink eyelids and ear tufts.
- Behavior: Feeds on a variety of prey, including mammals, birds, and reptiles.
- African Scops Owl (Otus senegalensis)
- Habitat: Bushveld and dry woodland.
- Description: Small owl with ear tufts and camouflaged plumage that blends with tree bark.
- Behavior: Emits a soft, monotonous “prrrp” call.
