@birds.wildlife.nature: The largest owl in Africa—With pink eyeshadow and a drowsy facial expression, it is still a heavyweight killer in the owl world. The Verreaux's Eagle-Owl, also known as the Giant Eagle-Owl, is the largest owl species in Africa, reaching up to 66 cm (26 in) in length with a wingspan of about 1.5 meters (5 feet). An enormous, grayish owl with dark stripes framing the face. It has a pale,-horn-colored beak and large, dark eyes that are set off by weird and diagnostic fleshy-pink eyelids. Recognizable by its pale pink eyelids and prominent ear tufts, this powerful nocturnal predator inhabits savannas, woodlands, and semi-arid regions across sub-Saharan Africa. It preys on a wide variety of animals, including mammals, birds, and reptiles. Known for its deep, hooting calls, the Verreaux's Eagle-Owl plays a vital role as a top predator in its ecosystem.Its call, a deep guttural grunting “unngh-unngh”, is diagnostic. #verreauxsowl #owl #birds #DidYouKnow

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