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Northern White-faced Owl
Ptilopsis leucotis
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About
The northern white-faced owl (Ptilopsis leucotis) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. The southern white-faced owl (P. granti) was formerly included in this species and the two were known as the white-faced scops-owl.
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Recent sightings near Lagos
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Mar 15, 2026Clinic Road Lagos Mainland, Lagos Mainland, Lagos, NGObserver: Ayokunle JoelView observation from Mar 15, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 26, 2025Lagos Mainland, Lagos, NGObserver: Ayokunle JoelView observation from Oct 26, 2025 on iNaturalist