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The '''Abyssinian owl''' (''Asio abyssinicus'') is a species of [[owl]] inhabiting the forested areas of east-central [[Africa]].
==Description==
The Abyssinian owl is up to 17 inches in length and a 30 inch wingspan. Despite being darker in color, it bears a similar appearance to the related [[long-eared owl]] (''Asio otus''); some authorities list the Abyssinian owl as a subspecies of ''A. otis''. The Abyssinian owl has a buff-rufous or tawny facial disc that is pale to dark, with distinctive light grey eyebrows, yellow eyes and a dark bill. The ear tufts are also dark brown with white edging.
===Subspecies===
*''Asio abyssinicus abyssinicus''; Eritrean and Ethiopian highlands
*''Asio abyssinicus graueri''; Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ruwenzori Mountains, Mt. Kabobo); Kenya (Mt. Kenya)
==References==
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[[Category:Birds]][[Category:Birds of Prey]][[Category:Owls]][[Category:Eared Owls]]
[[Category:Birds]][[Category:Birds of Prey]][[Category:Owls]][[Category:Eared Owls]]