African Grass-owl vs Australasian Grass-owl
Tyto capensis compared with Tyto longimembris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Grass-owl | Australasian Grass-owl |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tyto capensis | Tyto longimembris |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Family | Tytonidae | Tytonidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 59.9 cm (23.6 in) | 62.5 cm (24.6 in) |
| Weight | 430.6666666666667 g (15.19 oz) | 382.0 g (13.47 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 3-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Grass-owl
Least Concern
Australasian Grass-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.
Australasian Grass-owl
The Australasian Grass-owl is a barn owl relative found in open grasslands and marshes from Australia and New Guinea to parts of Asia. Weighing about 382g with a wingspan of 62.5cm, it has a pale heart-shaped facial disc and long legs suited for hunting through grass. It hunts rodents and other small mammals at night.