Ochre-bellied Boobook vs Band-bellied Owl
Ninox ochracea compared with Pulsatrix melanota
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ochre-bellied Boobook | Band-bellied Owl |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ninox ochracea | Pulsatrix melanota |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Family | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 37.7 cm (14.8 in) | 55.2 cm (21.7 in) |
| Weight | 99.0 g (3.49 oz) | 82.0 g (2.89 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Ochre-bellied Boobook
Least Concern
Band-bellied Owl
About These Birds
Band-bellied Owl
The Band-bellied Owl is a medium-sized owl of the family Strigidae found in Andean foothill forests from Peru to Bolivia. Weighing about 82g with a wingspan of 55.2cm, it has distinctive dark brown banding across the belly. It hunts small vertebrates and large insects in humid montane forest at night.