African Barred Owlet vs Western Screech-owl
Glaucidium capense compared with Megascops kennicottii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Barred Owlet | Western Screech-owl |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glaucidium capense | Megascops kennicottii |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Family | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.8 cm (10.9 in) | 35.4 cm (13.9 in) |
| Weight | 148.16666666666666 g (5.23 oz) | 174.3166666666667 g (6.15 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 3-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
African Barred Owlet only
None
Western Screech-owl only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Barred Owlet
Least Concern
Western Screech-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.