African Scops-owl

African Scops-owl

Otus senegalensis

Least Concern
Envergadura
26,4 cm
Peso
88,0 g
Familia
Strigidae
Orden
Strigiformes

The African Scops-owl (Otus senegalensis) is a bird species in the family Strigidae (búhos verdaderos), within the order Strigiformes (búhos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.4 cm and a weight of 88 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 26,4 cm 10.4 in
Peso 88,0 g 3.10 oz

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: CV,O. Incubation: 20-24 days. Fledging: 26 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

2-4

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Strigiformes (Búhos)
Familia Strigidae (Búhos Verdaderos)
Genus Otus
Especies Otus senegalensis

Distribution

African Scops-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the African Scops-owl endangered?
The African Scops-owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Scops-owl nest?
Nest type: CV,O. Incubation: 20-24 days. Fledging: 26 days.
How big is the African Scops-owl?
The African Scops-owl has a wingspan of 26.4 cm, weight of 88.0 g.
What order and family does the African Scops-owl belong to?
The African Scops-owl (Otus senegalensis) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.

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