Lesser Horned Owl vs African Barred Owlet
Bubo magellanicus compared with Glaucidium capense
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Horned Owl | African Barred Owlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bubo magellanicus | Glaucidium capense |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Family | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 67.2 cm (26.5 in) | 27.8 cm (10.9 in) |
| Weight | 1073.2 g (37.86 oz) | 148.16666666666666 g (5.23 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Lesser Horned Owl
Least Concern
African Barred Owlet
About These Birds
African Barred Owlet
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.