Andaman Masked-Owl vs Ashy-faced Owl
Tyto deroepstorffi compared with Tyto glaucops
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Masked-Owl | Ashy-faced Owl |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tyto deroepstorffi | Tyto glaucops |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Family | Tytonidae | Tytonidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 50.3 cm (19.8 in) |
| Weight | — | 401.5 g (14.16 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 3-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Andaman Masked-Owl
Least Concern
Ashy-faced Owl
About These Birds
Andaman Masked-Owl
The Andaman Masked-Owl is a barn owl endemic to the Andaman Islands. It inhabits forested areas of the archipelago and hunts at night for small mammals and other vertebrates. Its heart-shaped facial disc is characteristic of the Tytonidae family.
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.