Abyssinian Owl vs Black-capped Screech-owl

Asio abyssinicus comparado con Megascops atricapilla

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Abyssinian Owl Black-capped Screech-owl
Nombre científico Asio abyssinicus Megascops atricapilla
Orden Strigiformes Strigiformes
Familia Strigidae Strigidae
Estado de conservación Least Concern Least Concern
Longitud
Envergadura 66,9 cm (26.3 in) 34,2 cm (13.5 in)
Peso 322,5 g (11.38 oz) 133,0 g (4.69 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamaño de la puesta -- 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Hábitats compartidos

Abyssinian Owl only

Black-capped Screech-owl only

Ninguno

Estado de conservación

Least Concern

Abyssinian Owl

Least Concern

Black-capped Screech-owl

About These Birds

Abyssinian Owl

The Abyssinian Owl is a medium-sized owl weighing around 323g with a 67cm wingspan, found in East African highlands. It hunts small mammals and birds in montane forest and moorland habitats.

Black-capped Screech-owl

The Black-capped Screech-owl is a small, nocturnal owl of Atlantic Forest in southeastern South America, with distinctive ear tufts, a black-bordered facial disc, and cryptic brown-streaked plumage. It inhabits the forest understory and edges of humid forests in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. It feeds on large insects, small mammals, and other small vertebrates at night.

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