Bare-legged Owl vs Hume's Boobook
Margarobyas lawrencii compared with Ninox obscura
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-legged Owl | Hume's Boobook |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Margarobyas lawrencii | Ninox obscura |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Family | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.8 cm (11.3 in) | 42.5 cm (16.7 in) |
| Weight | 95.5 g (3.37 oz) | 191.0 g (6.74 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-legged Owl
Least Concern
Hume's Boobook
About These Birds
Bare-legged Owl
The Bare-legged Owl is a small owl of the family Strigidae endemic to Cuba, inhabiting forests and woodland across the island. Weighing about 95.5g with a wingspan of 28.8cm, it is characterized by its unfeathered tarsi, which distinguish it from other Cuban owls. It is nocturnal, hunting insects, lizards, and small vertebrates in forested habitats.