African Barred Owlet vs Serendib Scops-owl

Glaucidium capense compared with Otus thilohoffmanni

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Barred Owlet Serendib Scops-owl
Scientific Name Glaucidium capense Otus thilohoffmanni
Order Strigiformes Strigiformes
Family Strigidae Strigidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Endangered
Length
Wingspan 27.8 cm (10.9 in) 24.9 cm (9.8 in)
Weight 148.16666666666666 g (5.23 oz) 76.5 g (2.70 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

African Barred Owlet only

None

Serendib Scops-owl only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Barred Owlet

Endangered

Serendib Scops-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.

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