What is "fishing owl"

n. A group of three species of African owls within the genus ''Bubo'' resembling the eagle owl.

Fishing owls are a group of birds in the family Strigidae, the true owls. Fishing owls have traditionally been placed in the genus Scotopelia, but DNA evidence suggests they should be included in genus Bubo with the horned owls and eagle-owls.

Scotopelia contains the following species:

• Vermiculated fishing owl (Scotopelia bouvieri)
• Pel's fishing owl (Scotopelia peli)
• Rufous fishing owl (Scotopelia ussheri)