African Barred Owlet vs Barking Owl
Glaucidium capense compared with Ninox connivens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Barred Owlet | Barking Owl |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glaucidium capense | Ninox connivens |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Family | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.8 cm (10.9 in) | 59.7 cm (23.5 in) |
| Weight | 148.16666666666666 g (5.23 oz) | 567.3333333333334 g (20.01 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Barred Owlet
Least Concern
Barking 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.
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.