African Scops-owl vs African Wood-owl
Otus senegalensis compared with Strix woodfordii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Scops-owl | African Wood-owl |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Otus senegalensis | Strix woodfordii |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Family | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 26.4 cm (10.4 in) | 51.3 cm (20.2 in) |
| Weight | 88.0 g (3.10 oz) | 322.1666666666667 g (11.36 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Scops-owl
Least Concern
African Wood-owl
About These Birds
African Scops-owl
The African Scops-owl is a small, cryptically patterned owl with a wingspan of about 26 cm and a weight near 88 g. It roosts by day pressed against tree bark, blending in perfectly, and calls at night with a repetitive, monotone whistle across African savannas and woodlands.
African Wood-owl
The African Wood-owl is a medium-sized owl with a wingspan of about 51 cm and a weight near 322 g. It inhabits dense forests and wooded areas across Africa, hunting small vertebrates and large insects at night and delivering a distinctive hooting call from concealed roost sites.