African Scops-owl vs Schnee-Eule
Otus senegalensis verglichen mit Bubo scandiacus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | African Scops-owl | Schnee-Eule |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Otus senegalensis | Bubo scandiacus |
| Ordnung | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Familie | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Länge | — | 63,0 cm (24.8 in) |
| Flügelspannweite | 26,4 cm (10.4 in) | 145,0 cm (57.1 in) |
| Gewicht | 88,0 g (3.10 oz) | 2100,0 g (74.08 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | Primarily lemmings on the breeding grounds, where a pair may consume over 1,500 per year. … |
| Gelegegröße | 2-4 | 3-14 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Gemeinsame Lebensräume
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African Scops-owl only
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Schnee-Eule only
Schnee-Eule
Arctic tundra for breeding. Winters in open habitats resembling tundra, including prairies, airports, shorelines, and agricultural fields.
Song & Call Comparison
African Scops-owl
Schnee-Eule
Male gives a deep booming hoot 'hooooo' and a rising 'hoo-hoo' series. Also barks sharply when alarmed. Quieter than many owls; silent during long Arctic winter hunts.
Geographic Range & Migration
African Scops-owl
Schnee-Eule
Circumpolar Arctic for breeding. Irruptive winter movements bring birds south to the northern United States, Europe, and Asia.
Erhaltungsstatus
African Scops-owl
Schnee-Eule
How to Tell Them Apart
African Scops-owl
Schnee-Eule
Adult males are almost entirely white. Females and immatures have dark brown barring and spotting. Yellow eyes and fully feathered feet.
Dark hooked bill mostly hidden by dense facial feathering
About These Birds
African Scops-owl
The African Scops-owl is a small, cryptically patterned owl with a wingspan of about 26 cm and a weight near 88 g. It roosts by day pressed against tree bark, blending in perfectly, and calls at night with a repetitive, monotone whistle across African savannas and woodlands.
Schnee-Eule
Die Schnee-Eule ist die schwerste Eule Nordamerikas und einer der charismatischsten Vögel der Arktis. Anders als die meisten Eulen ist sie größtenteils tagaktiv – bedingt durch das durchgehende Tageslicht der arktischen Sommer. Periodische Masseneinflüge der Schnee-Eule nach Süden hängen mit den Populationszyklen der Lemminge zusammen.