Barred Eagle-owl vs African Scops-owl
Bubo sumatranus compared with Otus senegalensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Barred Eagle-owl | African Scops-owl |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bubo sumatranus | Otus senegalensis |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Family | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 66.4 cm (26.1 in) | 26.4 cm (10.4 in) |
| Weight | 1113.0 g (39.26 oz) | 88.0 g (3.10 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Barred Eagle-owl
Least Concern
African Scops-owl
About These Birds
Barred Eagle-owl
The Barred Eagle-owl is a Near Threatened large owl of the family Strigidae found in primary and tall secondary forests of Southeast Asia, including Sumatra, Borneo, and the Malay Peninsula. Weighing about 1,113g with a wingspan of 66.4cm, it has distinctive horizontal barring and prominent ear tufts. It hunts at night, taking large insects, small mammals, and birds.
African Scops-owl
The African Scops-owl is a small, cryptically patterned owl with a wingspan of about 26 cm and a weight near 88 g. It roosts by day pressed against tree bark, blending in perfectly, and calls at night with a repetitive, monotone whistle across African savannas and woodlands.