Black-banded Owl vs Ochre-bellied Boobook
Ciccaba huhula compared with Ninox ochracea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-banded Owl | Ochre-bellied Boobook |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ciccaba huhula | Ninox ochracea |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Family | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 49.9 cm (19.6 in) | 37.7 cm (14.8 in) |
| Weight | 398.0 g (14.04 oz) | 99.0 g (3.49 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-banded Owl
Near Threatened
Ochre-bellied Boobook
About These Birds
Black-banded Owl
The Black-banded Owl is a medium-sized owl of South American tropical forests, recognized by its dark brown plumage boldly barred with white across the underparts and a rounded head without ear tufts. It inhabits lowland and foothill rainforests from Colombia and Venezuela south to Bolivia and Brazil. Nocturnal and secretive, it feeds on small mammals, birds, and insects, calling with distinctive hooting notes in the forest understory.