Pel's Fishing Owl

Pel's Fishing OwlPel's Fishing Owl lives near rivers and lakes south of the Sahara in Africa and catches fish. It uses waterside trees for roosting and nesting.What does it look like?Its head is large and loosely feathered, with no ear tufts. Long, bare toes and strong curved talons help it grip slippery fish.How does it live?Pel's Fishing Owl lives near rivers and lakes south of the Sahara in Africa and catches fish. It uses waterside trees for roosting and nesting.A pair lives beside one river and in nearby trees. It catches fish from a perch and uses trees near the water for roosting and nesting.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.