Abyssinian Owl vs Barking Owl

Asio abyssinicus compared with Ninox connivens

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Abyssinian Owl Barking Owl
Scientific Name Asio abyssinicus Ninox connivens
Order Strigiformes Strigiformes
Family Strigidae Strigidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 66.9 cm (26.3 in) 59.7 cm (23.5 in)
Weight 322.5 g (11.38 oz) 567.3333333333334 g (20.01 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2-3
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Abyssinian Owl only

Barking Owl only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Abyssinian Owl

Least Concern

Barking Owl

About These Birds

Abyssinian Owl

The Abyssinian Owl is a medium-sized owl weighing around 323g with a 67cm wingspan, found in East African highlands. It hunts small mammals and birds in montane forest and moorland habitats.

Barking Owl

The Barking Owl is a medium-to-large owl of the family Strigidae found in woodland and open forest across Australia and parts of New Guinea. Weighing about 567.3g with a wingspan of 59.7cm, it is named for its distinctive dog-like barking call. It is nocturnal, hunting rabbits, possums, small birds, and large insects from exposed perches.

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