Balsas Screech-owl vs African Scops-owl
Megascops seductus compared with Otus senegalensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Balsas Screech-owl | African Scops-owl |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megascops seductus | Otus senegalensis |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Family | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.8 cm (13.7 in) | 26.4 cm (10.4 in) |
| Weight | 160.75 g (5.67 oz) | 88.0 g (3.10 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Balsas Screech-owl
Least Concern
African Scops-owl
About These Birds
Balsas Screech-owl
The Balsas Screech-owl is a small owl found in dry forest and scrub in the Balsas River drainage of southwestern Mexico, weighing about 160.75g with a wingspan of 34.8cm. Like other screech-owls it is nocturnal and hunts insects, small vertebrates, and invertebrates. Its cryptic plumage provides excellent camouflage against tree bark.
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.