African Barred Owlet
Glaucidium capense
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<birdfyi-bird slug="glaucidium-capense"></birdfyi-bird>The African Barred Owlet (Glaucidium capense) is a bird species in the family Strigidae (eigentliche eulen), within the order Strigiformes (eulen). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.8 cm and a weight of 148.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The African Barred Owlet weighs about 148g and inhabits woodland across sub-Saharan Africa. Active by day as well as night, it hunts insects, small reptiles, and birds with great agility.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 27,8 cm | 10.9 in |
| Gewicht | 148,16666666666666 g | 5.23 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: CV. Fledging: 32 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Strigiformes (Eulen) |
| Familie | Strigidae (Eigentliche Eulen) |
| Genus | Glaucidium |
| Arten | Glaucidium capense |
Distribution
African Barred Owlet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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