Mottled Owl vs African Barred Owlet
Ciccaba virgata compared with Glaucidium capense
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Mottled Owl | African Barred Owlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ciccaba virgata | Glaucidium capense |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Family | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.1 cm (18.9 in) | 27.8 cm (10.9 in) |
| Weight | 304.6666666666667 g (10.75 oz) | 148.16666666666666 g (5.23 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Mottled 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.