Rufous Fishing-Owl
Scotopelia ussheri
- Vulnerable
- Card rarity: Rare
- Birds
The rufous fishing owl, also known as the rufous-backed fishing-owl or Ussher's fishing owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to west Africa, where it is a highly localised resident along forest rivers.
Classification
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Strigiformes
- Family
- Strigidae
- Genus
- Scotopelia