Tyto soumagnei, also known as the Soumagne’s Owl or the African Grass Owl, is a medium-sized owl found in the grasslands and savannas of sub-Saharan Africa.
The Soumagne’s Owl has a distinctive and muted plumage, with brown and white feathers that help it blend into its grassland habitat. It has a heart-shaped facial disk, and large, dark eyes that help it see in low light conditions.
The Soumagne’s Owl is known for its soft and melodious hooting call, which it uses to communicate with other owls and to establish its territory. It feeds mainly on small mammals, such as rodents and shrews, as well as insects and other invertebrates.
Although the Soumagne’s Owl is not considered to be threatened, its population is declining due to habitat loss and degradation. Its conservation status is currently listed as “Near Threatened” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
