Tsikkaba

It is a bird of prey belonging to the family Strigidae, which includes other owls.

The African Wood-Owl is characterized by its distinctive appearance, with a rounded head, no ear tufts, and large, dark eyes surrounded by a facial disc.

Its plumage is typically brown with white spots, providing excellent camouflage against the bark of trees.

This owl is native to Sub-Saharan Africa and can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodlands, and savannas.

It is a nocturnal species, meaning it is most active at night when it hunts for prey such as insects, small mammals, and other birds.

The African Wood-Owl is known for its haunting calls that can be heard at night, often in a series of hoots.

It is a relatively common species within its range and is classified as 'Least Concern' by the IUCN, indicating that it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

The African Wood-Owl plays an important role in its ecosystem as both a predator and an indicator of environmental health.

Its presence in an area can signify a well-balanced ecosystem, as owls are sensitive to changes in their environment due to their position in the food chain.

• The Spotted Tsikkaba (Strix virgata), which has brown and white spots on its head, chest, and back.
  It lives in humid forests and feeds on small mammals, birds, and insects.

• The Zebra Tsikkaba (Strix huhula), which has black and white stripes on its face, neck, and chest.
  It lives in lowland and montane forests and feeds on rodents, and bats.

The Tsikkaba is a type of owl that lives in Central and South America.

It is also known as the Mottled Owl or the Spotted Owl.

The Tsikkaba has brown and white feathers that help it blend in with the trees.

It has large yellow eyes and a round face.

It is a nocturnal bird that hunts rodents, insects, and small birds.

It makes a loud, whistling call that sounds like "tsik-ka-ba".