Abyssinian Owl vs Biak Scops-owl
Asio abyssinicus compared with Otus beccarii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Abyssinian Owl | Biak Scops-owl |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Asio abyssinicus | Otus beccarii |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Family | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 66.9 cm (26.3 in) | 30.4 cm (12.0 in) |
| Weight | 322.5 g (11.38 oz) | 127.0 g (4.48 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Abyssinian Owl
Near Threatened
Biak Scops-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.
Biak Scops-owl
The Biak Scops-owl is a near-threatened small owl endemic to Biak Island in West Papua, Indonesia. It has cryptic brown-mottled plumage with small ear tufts typical of scops-owls. It inhabits lowland and hill forests, hunting insects and small vertebrates at night, and its very restricted range makes it sensitive to habitat changes.