African Barred Owlet vs Barred Owl
Glaucidium capense compared with Strix varia
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Barred Owlet | Barred Owl |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glaucidium capense | Strix varia |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Family | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.8 cm (10.9 in) | 68.2 cm (26.9 in) |
| Weight | 148.16666666666666 g (5.23 oz) | 760.0 g (26.81 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Barred Owlet
Least Concern
Barred 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.
Barred Owl
The Barred Owl is a large owl of the family Strigidae found in mature forests, swamps, and mixed woodlands across much of North America. Weighing about 760g with a wingspan of 68.2cm, it is named for its distinctive horizontal barring on the breast. It is nocturnal and calls with a resonant 'who cooks for you' hooting, hunting small mammals, birds, and amphibians.