Pharaoh Eagle-Owl

Bubo ascalaphus

The Pharaoh Eagle-Owl (Bubo ascalaphus) is a majestic and powerful owl species found in the deserts and semi-deserts of northern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. This large owl is known for its striking orange eyes and prominent ear tufts. Its plumage is a mix of mottled gray, brown, and white, providing excellent camouflage in its arid habitat. The Pharaoh Eagle-Owl is a formidable nocturnal predator, feeding on a variety of small mammals, birds, and reptiles. Despite its impressive size and strength, this owl is a master of stealth and can silently hunt its prey in the darkness of the night.

Habitat: Deserts and semi-deserts

Pharaoh Eagle-Owl
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Tours where you can spot this bird

Tunisia Spring Desert and Migration Birding Tour
Tunisia Spring Desert and Migration Birding Tour
Tunisia / Djerba Private tour 7 days | 0h

A seven-day spring Tunisia birding route for desert specialists, migration movement, wetlands, cork oak forest birds and North African endem...

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Western Sahara Birding
Western Sahara Birding
Morocco / Dakhla Private tour 6 days | 0h

6-day private Morocco birding tour with Hamid Mezane, covering Dakhla, Aousserd, Oued Jenna....

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Grand Birding Tours 2 weeks in Morocco
Grand Birding Tours 2 weeks in Morocco
Morocco / Marrakesh Private tour 14 days | 0h

14-day private Morocco birding tour with Hamid Mezane, covering Marrakech, Oukaimeden, Rabat, Merdja Zerga....

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Birdwatching Tours to the Atlas Mountains
Birdwatching Tours to the Atlas Mountains
Morocco / Marrakesh Private tour 7 days | 0h

7-day private Morocco birding tour with Hamid Mezane, covering Marrakech, Oukaimeden, Boumalne Dades, Tagdilt Track....

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Birdwatching to Atlas Mountains & Tagdilt Track & Atlantic Coast
Birdwatching to Atlas Mountains & Tagdilt Track & Atlantic Coast
Morocco / Marrakesh Private tour 7 days | 0h

7-day private Morocco birding tour with Hamid Mezane, covering Marrakech, Oukaimeden, Ouarzazate, Boumalne Dades....

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10 Day Birding Tour to Atlas Mountains and the Sahara
10 Day Birding Tour to Atlas Mountains and the Sahara
Morocco / Marrakesh Private tour 10 days | 0h

10-day private Morocco birding tour with Hamid Mezane, covering Marrakech, Oukaimeden, Boumalne Dades, Tagdilt Track....

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Birding Tours in Morooco Atlas And Sahara
Birding Tours in Morooco Atlas And Sahara
Morocco / Marrakesh Private tour 7 days | 0h

7-day private Morocco birding tour with Hamid Mezane, covering Marrakech, Oukaimeden, Ouarzazate, Boumalne Dades....

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8 days Birdwatching tour to Atlas Mountains & Atlantic & Guelmim desert
8 days Birdwatching tour to Atlas Mountains & Atlantic & Guelmim desert
Morocco / Marrakesh Private tour 8 days | 0h

8-day private Morocco birding tour with Hamid Mezane, covering Marrakech, Oukaimeden, Boumalne Dades, Tagdilt Track....

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5 Days Birding Tour Atlas Mountains & Atlantic Coasts
5 Days Birding Tour Atlas Mountains & Atlantic Coasts
Morocco / Agadir Private tour 5 days | 0h

5-day private Morocco birding tour with Hamid Mezane, covering Marrakech, Oukaimeden, Agadir, Oued Massa....

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3 days birding tour from Marrakech To Boumalne Dades
3 days birding tour from Marrakech To Boumalne Dades
Morocco / Boumalne Dades Private tour 3 days | 0h

3-day private Morocco birding tour with Hamid Mezane, covering Marrakech, Oukaimeden, Ouarzazate, Boumalne Dades....

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12 Days Birding MOROCCO - The endemics of the Maghreb from the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara and the Atlantic Coast
12 Days Birding MOROCCO - The endemics of the Maghreb from the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara and the Atlantic Coast
Morocco / Marrakesh Private tour 12 days | 0h

12-day private Morocco birding tour with Hamid Mezane, covering Marrakech, Oukaimeden, Ifrane, Zaida....

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