Barking Owl vs Sangihe Scops-owl

Ninox connivens compared with Otus collari

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Barking Owl Sangihe Scops-owl
Scientific Name Ninox connivens Otus collari
Order Strigiformes Strigiformes
Family Strigidae Strigidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 59.7 cm (23.5 in) 31.2 cm (12.3 in)
Weight 567.3333333333334 g (20.01 oz) 76.0 g (2.68 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Barking Owl only

Sangihe Scops-owl only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Barking Owl

Least Concern

Sangihe Scops-owl

About These Birds

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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