Ashy-faced Owl vs Taliabu Masked-owl
Tyto glaucops compared with Tyto nigrobrunnea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ashy-faced Owl | Taliabu Masked-owl |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tyto glaucops | Tyto nigrobrunnea |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Family | Tytonidae | Tytonidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 50.3 cm (19.8 in) | 55.6 cm (21.9 in) |
| Weight | 401.5 g (14.16 oz) | 631.9 g (22.29 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-7 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Ashy-faced Owl
Near Threatened
Taliabu Masked-owl
About These Birds
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.