African Barred Owlet vs Anjouan Scops-owl
Glaucidium capense compared with Otus capnodes
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Barred Owlet | Anjouan Scops-owl |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glaucidium capense | Otus capnodes |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Family | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.8 cm (10.9 in) | 32.6 cm (12.8 in) |
| Weight | 148.16666666666666 g (5.23 oz) | 119.0 g (4.20 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Barred Owlet
Endangered
Anjouan Scops-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.
Anjouan Scops-owl
The Anjouan Scops-owl is an endangered small owl with a 32.6 cm wingspan, weighing 119 grams, endemic to Anjouan Island in the Comoros. It inhabits remaining forest fragments on the island, hunting insects and small vertebrates at night. Forest loss severely threatens its tiny population.