Andaman Boobook vs African Scops-owl

Ninox affinis comparado con Otus senegalensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Andaman Boobook African Scops-owl
Nombre científico Ninox affinis Otus senegalensis
Orden Strigiformes Strigiformes
Familia Strigidae Strigidae
Estado de conservación Least Concern Least Concern
Longitud
Envergadura 38,2 cm (15.0 in) 26,4 cm (10.4 in)
Peso 146,0 g (5.15 oz) 88,0 g (3.10 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamaño de la puesta -- 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Hábitats compartidos

Ninguno

Andaman Boobook only

African Scops-owl only

Ninguno

Estado de conservación

Least Concern

Andaman Boobook

Least Concern

African Scops-owl

About These Birds

Andaman Boobook

The Andaman Boobook is a medium-sized owl with a 38.2 cm wingspan, weighing 146 grams, endemic to the Andaman Islands. It inhabits forest and woodland habitats on the islands. Like other boobooks, it is a nocturnal hunter of insects and small vertebrates.

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.

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