Fearful Owl vs African Scops-owl

Nesasio solomonensis compared with Otus senegalensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Fearful Owl African Scops-owl
Scientific Name Nesasio solomonensis Otus senegalensis
Order Strigiformes Strigiformes
Family Strigidae Strigidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 52.7 cm (20.7 in) 26.4 cm (10.4 in)
Weight 790.0 g (27.87 oz) 88.0 g (3.10 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Fearful Owl only

African Scops-owl only

None

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Fearful 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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