Boreal Owl vs Sangihe Scops-owl

Aegolius funereus compared with Otus collari

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Boreal Owl Sangihe Scops-owl
Scientific Name Aegolius funereus Otus collari
Order Strigiformes Strigiformes
Family Strigidae Strigidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 33.8 cm (13.3 in) 31.2 cm (12.3 in)
Weight 137.75 g (4.86 oz) 76.0 g (2.68 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3-6 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Boreal Owl only

None

Sangihe Scops-owl only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Boreal Owl

Least Concern

Sangihe Scops-owl

About These Birds

Boreal Owl

The Boreal Owl (<em>Aegolius funereus</em>) is a small owl belonging to the family Strigidae (True Owls). It inhabits forest environments, where it relies on dense coniferous and mixed woodland cover for shelter and foraging. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. The Boreal Owl nests in cavities (nest type CV), making use of natural tree hollows or abandoned woodpecker holes. Incubation lasts approximately 29 days, and fledging occurs between 28 and 36 days …

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