African Barred Owlet vs Laughing Owl
Glaucidium capense compared with Ninox albifacies
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Barred Owlet | Laughing Owl |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glaucidium capense | Ninox albifacies |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Family | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.8 cm (10.9 in) | — |
| Weight | 148.16666666666666 g (5.23 oz) | 600.0 g (21.16 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Barred Owlet
Extinct
Laughing Owl
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.