African Grass-owl vs Ashy-faced Owl
Tyto capensis compared with Tyto glaucops
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Grass-owl | Ashy-faced Owl |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tyto capensis | Tyto glaucops |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Family | Tytonidae | Tytonidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 59.9 cm (23.6 in) | 50.3 cm (19.8 in) |
| Weight | 430.6666666666667 g (15.19 oz) | 401.5 g (14.16 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 3-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Grass-owl
Least Concern
Ashy-faced Owl
About These Birds
African Grass-owl
The African Grass-owl weighs about 431g and inhabits tall grasslands and marshes of sub-Saharan Africa. Its heart-shaped facial disc funnels sound for highly accurate nocturnal hunting of rodents.
Ashy-faced Owl
The Ashy-faced Owl is a barn owl species endemic to Hispaniola and Tortue Island in the Caribbean. Weighing about 400g with a wingspan near 50cm, it has a pale ashy-grey facial disc that distinguishes it from the common barn owl. It hunts small mammals and birds in open habitats at night.