Albertine Owlet vs Ochre-bellied Boobook

Glaucidium albertinum compared with Ninox ochracea

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Albertine Owlet Ochre-bellied Boobook
Scientific Name Glaucidium albertinum Ninox ochracea
Order Strigiformes Strigiformes
Family Strigidae Strigidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 26.0 cm (10.2 in) 37.7 cm (14.8 in)
Weight 73.0 g (2.58 oz) 99.0 g (3.49 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Albertine Owlet only

None

Ochre-bellied Boobook only

None

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Albertine Owlet

Near Threatened

Ochre-bellied Boobook

About These Birds

Albertine Owlet

The Albertine Owlet is a small, near-threatened owl weighing about 73 g with a wingspan of 26 cm. Endemic to the montane forests of the Albertine Rift in Central Africa, it is rarely observed and its habits are poorly known due to its remote and dense forest habitat.

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