Albertine Owlet

Albertine Owlet

Glaucidium albertinum

Near Threatened
Envergure
26,0 cm
Poids
73,0 g
Famille
Strigidae
Ordre
Strigiformes

À propos

The Albertine Owlet is a small, near-threatened owl weighing about 73 g with a wingspan of 26 cm. Endemic to the montane forests of the Albertine Rift in Central Africa, it is rarely observed and its habits are poorly known due to its remote and dense forest habitat.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 26,0 cm 10.2 in
Poids 73,0 g 2.58 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Strigiformes (Owls)
Famille Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus Glaucidium
Espèces Glaucidium albertinum

Distribution

Albertine Owlet has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Albertine Owlet endangered?
The Albertine Owlet has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How big is the Albertine Owlet?
The Albertine Owlet has a wingspan of 26.0 cm, weight of 73.0 g.
What order and family does the Albertine Owlet belong to?
The Albertine Owlet (Glaucidium albertinum) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.

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