African Barred Owlet vs Austral Pygmy-owl
Glaucidium capense compared with Glaucidium nana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Barred Owlet | Austral Pygmy-owl |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glaucidium capense | Glaucidium nana |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Family | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.8 cm (10.9 in) | 19.0 cm (7.5 in) |
| Weight | 148.16666666666666 g (5.23 oz) | 75.0 g (2.65 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
African Barred Owlet only
None
Austral Pygmy-owl only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Barred Owlet
Least Concern
Austral 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.
Austral Pygmy-owl
The Austral Pygmy-owl is a small, diurnal owl found in the temperate forests and shrublands of Chile and Argentina. Weighing about 75g with a wingspan of 19cm, it is the southernmost owl in the world and is active during daylight hours. It hunts small birds, insects, and lizards from concealed perches in the forest.