Go Birding
African Wood Owl
Strix woodfordii
The African wood owl or Woodford's owl ( Strix woodfordii ) is a typical owl from the genus Strix in the family Strigidae which is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa.
Go Birding
African Wood Owl
Strix woodfordii
The African wood owl or Woodford's owl ( Strix woodfordii ) is a typical owl from the genus Strix in the family Strigidae which is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa.
Species insights▾
When to visit
Here year-round
A resident species, so no month is the wrong month. We would rather say that than invent a best time.
Best monthsAny month
Sightings297 records
Curve from 297 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Where you'll find it
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where African Wood Owl is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
297 records, iNaturalist
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