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African Wood-Owl
Strix woodfordii
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About
The African wood owl or Woodford's owl (Strix woodfordii) is a typical owl from the genus Strix in the family Strigidae which is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Recent sightings near Nairobi
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Feb 9, 2026Karen, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: Stephanie DolrenryView observation from Feb 9, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Nov 29, 2025Daisy Trail, Nairobi, Nairobi, KEObserver: Amos KairongView observation from Nov 29, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Jun 2, 2025MMQR+CG7, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: Jeremy AshworthView observation from Jun 2, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Sep 4, 2024City Park shop, Nairobi, Nairobi, KEObserver: fhabekussView observation from Sep 4, 2024 on iNaturalist
- Dec 16, 2023Kajiado North, Kajiado, Kajiado, KEObserver: seasavView observation from Dec 16, 2023 on iNaturalist
- Nov 1, 2023Nairobi, KenyaObserver: Joe ZitoView observation from Nov 1, 2023 on iNaturalist