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Giant Eagle Owl

Giant Eagle Owl

The Giant Eagle Owl, or also known as the Verreaux’s Eagle Owl or the Milky Eagle Owl, is an owl that is endemic to sub-Saharan Africa. It is a member of the Strigidae family, together with Tawny Owl, Forest Owlet, Eastern Screech Owl, and White-faced Owl. Its alternative name (Verreaux’s Eagle Owl) … Read more

Things You Should Know About The Giant Kingfisher

Giant Kingfisher

The Giant Kingfisher is endemic to the southern part of the Sahara Desert. Its binomial name, Megaceryle maxima, came from a Greek word meaning “great kingfisher.” Meanwhile, the term “maxima” is a Latin word that means “the largest.” Today, the Giant Kingfisher is considered as the largest kingfisher in the African continent … Read more