oa Madoqua - Range extensions, food and breeding of the Marsh Owl in the northwestern Namib, South West Africa/Namibia

Abstract

Marsh owls Asio capensis were found at 13 localities along the northwestern Namib, SWA/Narnibia. Three nests were found. These records indicate a more extensive distribution along the Namib coast than was previously rhought. Observations were made on the owl's hunting methods, food, breeding biology and behaviour near thc nest.