African Barred Owlet
Glaucidium capense
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Least Concern
Wingspan
27.8 cm
Weight
148.16666666666666 g
Family
Strigidae
Order
Strigiformes
About
The African Barred Owlet weighs about 148g and inhabits woodland across sub-Saharan Africa. Active by day as well as night, it hunts insects, small reptiles, and birds with great agility.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 27.8 cm | 10.9 in |
| Weight | 148.16666666666666 g | 5.23 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Fledging: 32 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes (Owls) |
| Family | Strigidae (True Owls) |
| Genus | Glaucidium |
| Species | Glaucidium capense |
Distribution
African Barred Owlet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the African Barred Owlet endangered?
The African Barred Owlet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Barred Owlet nest?
Nest type: CV. Fledging: 32 days.
How big is the African Barred Owlet?
The African Barred Owlet has a wingspan of 27.8 cm, weight of 148.16666666666666 g.
What order and family does the African Barred Owlet belong to?
The African Barred Owlet (Glaucidium capense) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.
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