Born Free Foundation - Keep Wildlife in the Wild

Species: Verreaux eagle owl (Bubo lacteus)
Date of birth: 1970’s

An Austrian couple living in Addis Ababa had cared for Cody for over 30 years.  However, when the husband died, the wife left Addis and a new home had to be found for Cody. The Eagle Owl was then cared for by an Italian Diplomat who, when he left, then passed Cody to an American vet and his wife.

Unfortunately, Cody had a tumour on one wing which resulted in the lower half of the wing being amputated.  Due to Cody’s upbringing within a human household, he could never be released. 

When the American vet and his wife left Ethiopia, Born Free were asked to look after him and we plan to give this happy and healthy owl lots of room to roam and stretch his wings.

If you would like to help Born Free to care for Cody, click here