African Barred Owlet vs Amazonian Pygmy-owl

Glaucidium capense compared with Glaucidium hardyi

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Barred Owlet Amazonian Pygmy-owl
Scientific Name Glaucidium capense Glaucidium hardyi
Order Strigiformes Strigiformes
Family Strigidae Strigidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 27.8 cm (10.9 in) 17.9 cm (7.0 in)
Weight 148.16666666666666 g (5.23 oz) 56.333333333333336 g (1.99 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

African Barred Owlet only

None

Amazonian Pygmy-owl only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Barred Owlet

Least Concern

Amazonian Pygmy-owl

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.

Amazonian Pygmy-owl

The Amazonian Pygmy-owl is a tiny owl weighing about 56 g with a 17.9 cm wingspan, active during daylight hours in Amazonian forest. Despite its small size, it is an aggressive predator of small birds, lizards, and large insects.

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