Genus

Scotopelia

3 species

The list of species of Scotopelia genus

Fishing owls are a group of sub-Saharan African birds in the family Strigidae, the true owls. Fishing owls have traditionally been placed in the genus Scotopelia, but DNA evidence suggests they should be included in genus Bubo with the horned owls and eagle-owls.

  • Vermiculated fishing owl (Scotopelia bouvieri)
  • Pel's fishing owl (Scotopelia peli)
  • Rufous fishing owl (Scotopelia ussheri)
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The list of species of Scotopelia genus

Fishing owls are a group of sub-Saharan African birds in the family Strigidae, the true owls. Fishing owls have traditionally been placed in the genus Scotopelia, but DNA evidence suggests they should be included in genus Bubo with the horned owls and eagle-owls.

  • Vermiculated fishing owl (Scotopelia bouvieri)
  • Pel's fishing owl (Scotopelia peli)
  • Rufous fishing owl (Scotopelia ussheri)
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