Where to see
Where to see the Madagascar Red Owl in South Africa
The red owl (Tyto soumagnei) is an owl in the barn owl family Tytonidae.
Tyto soumagnei · Vulnerable
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Madagascar Red Owl
Best hours of the day
- Dusk and after dark. Listen for calls; a torch at camp or a night drive works best.
- Daytime. Roosting, well hidden.
IUCN Red List
Vulnerable
Species
Tyto soumagnei
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Madagascar Red Owl on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
What is the conservation status of the Madagascar Red Owl?
The Madagascar Red Owl (Tyto soumagnei) is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Madagascar Red Owl?
The red owl (Tyto soumagnei) is an owl in the barn owl family Tytonidae. It is also known as the Madagascar red owl, Madagascar grass-owl and Soumange's owl. It is a rare resident of Madagascar that was virtually unknown from its discovery in 1876 to its rediscovery by researchers from the World Wide Fund for Nature in 1993.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Madagascar Red Owl
Every stay on the Madagascar Red Owl page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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