African Wood-owl
Strix woodfordii
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Least Concern
Wingspan
51.3 cm
Weight
322.1666666666667 g
Family
Strigidae
Order
Strigiformes
About
The African Wood-owl is a medium-sized owl with a wingspan of about 51 cm and a weight near 322 g. It inhabits dense forests and wooded areas across Africa, hunting small vertebrates and large insects at night and delivering a distinctive hooting call from concealed roost sites.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 51.3 cm | 20.2 in |
| Weight | 322.1666666666667 g | 11.36 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV,O. Incubation: 31 days. Fledging: 46 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes (Owls) |
| Family | Strigidae (True Owls) |
| Genus | Strix |
| Species | Strix woodfordii |
Distribution
African Wood-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the African Wood-owl endangered?
The African Wood-owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Wood-owl nest?
Nest type: CV,O. Incubation: 31 days. Fledging: 46 days.
How big is the African Wood-owl?
The African Wood-owl has a wingspan of 51.3 cm, weight of 322.1666666666667 g.
What order and family does the African Wood-owl belong to?
The African Wood-owl (Strix woodfordii) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.
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