Unspotted Saw-whet Owl vs Hume's Boobook
Aegolius ridgwayi compared with Ninox obscura
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Unspotted Saw-whet Owl | Hume's Boobook |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aegolius ridgwayi | Ninox obscura |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Family | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.7 cm (10.9 in) | 42.5 cm (16.7 in) |
| Weight | 86.0 g (3.03 oz) | 191.0 g (6.74 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 5-6 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Unspotted Saw-whet Owl
Least Concern
Hume's Boobook
About These Birds
Unspotted Saw-whet Owl
The Unspotted Saw-whet Owl (<em>Aegolius ridgwayi</em>) is a small owl belonging to the family Strigidae (True Owls). It inhabits forest environments, typically montane or highland forest zones within its range. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. No nesting type information is currently available for this species, though members of the genus Aegolius are generally cavity nesters. Clutch size is recorded as 5 to 6 eggs, which is relatively large for a small …