Central American Pygmy-owl vs African Scops-owl

Glaucidium griseiceps compared with Otus senegalensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Central American Pygmy-owl African Scops-owl
Scientific Name Glaucidium griseiceps Otus senegalensis
Order Strigiformes Strigiformes
Family Strigidae Strigidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 18.1 cm (7.1 in) 26.4 cm (10.4 in)
Weight 54.76666666666667 g (1.93 oz) 88.0 g (3.10 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Central American Pygmy-owl only

African Scops-owl only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Central American Pygmy-owl

Least Concern

African Scops-owl

About These Birds

African Scops-owl

The African Scops-owl is a small, cryptically patterned owl with a wingspan of about 26 cm and a weight near 88 g. It roosts by day pressed against tree bark, blending in perfectly, and calls at night with a repetitive, monotone whistle across African savannas and woodlands.

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