African Grass-owl
Tyto capensis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
59.9 cm
Weight
430.6666666666667 g
Family
Tytonidae
Order
Strigiformes
About
The African Grass-owl weighs about 431g and inhabits tall grasslands and marshes of sub-Saharan Africa. Its heart-shaped facial disc funnels sound for highly accurate nocturnal hunting of rodents.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 59.9 cm | 23.6 in |
| Weight | 430.6666666666667 g | 15.19 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SA. Incubation: 32-42 days. Fledging: 42 days.
Clutch Size
2-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes (Owls) |
| Family | Tytonidae (Barn Owls) |
| Genus | Tyto |
| Species | Tyto capensis |
Distribution
African Grass-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 Grass-owl endangered?
The African Grass-owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Grass-owl nest?
Nest type: SA. Incubation: 32-42 days. Fledging: 42 days.
How big is the African Grass-owl?
The African Grass-owl has a wingspan of 59.9 cm, weight of 430.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the African Grass-owl belong to?
The African Grass-owl (Tyto capensis) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Tytonidae.
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Australasian Grass-owl
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Australasian Masked-owl
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Least Concern
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Least Concern
Eastern Barn-Owl
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Not Evaluated
Golden Masked-owl
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