African Barred Owlet vs Chestnut-backed Owlet
Glaucidium capense compared with Glaucidium castanotum
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Barred Owlet | Chestnut-backed Owlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glaucidium capense | Glaucidium castanotum |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Family | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.8 cm (10.9 in) | 25.2 cm (9.9 in) |
| Weight | 148.16666666666666 g (5.23 oz) | 100.0 g (3.53 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Barred Owlet
Near Threatened
Chestnut-backed Owlet
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.