African Scops-owl
Otus senegalensis
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Least Concern
Envergure
26,4 cm
Poids
88,0 g
Famille
Strigidae
Ordre
Strigiformes
À propos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 26,4 cm | 10.4 in |
| Poids | 88,0 g | 3.10 oz |
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CV,O. Incubation: 20-24 days. Fledging: 26 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Strigiformes (Owls) |
| Famille | Strigidae (True Owls) |
| Genus | Otus |
| Espèces | Otus senegalensis |
Distribution
African Scops-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
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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