Australasian Grass-owl vs Taliabu Masked-owl
Tyto longimembris compared with Tyto nigrobrunnea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Australasian Grass-owl | Taliabu Masked-owl |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tyto longimembris | Tyto nigrobrunnea |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Family | Tytonidae | Tytonidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 62.5 cm (24.6 in) | 55.6 cm (21.9 in) |
| Weight | 382.0 g (13.47 oz) | 631.9 g (22.29 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-8 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Australasian Grass-owl only
Taliabu Masked-owl only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Australasian Grass-owl
Near Threatened
Taliabu Masked-owl
About These Birds
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.