African Grass-owl

African Grass-owl

Tyto capensis

Least Concern
Envergure
59,9 cm
Poids
430,6666666666667 g
Famille
Tytonidae
Ordre
Strigiformes

The African Grass-owl (Tyto capensis) is a bird species in the family Tytonidae (barn owls), within the order Strigiformes (owls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 59.9 cm and a weight of 430.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The African Grass-owl weighs about 431g and inhabits tall grasslands and marshes of sub-Saharan Africa. Its heart-shaped facial disc funnels sound for highly accurate nocturnal hunting of rodents.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 59,9 cm 23.6 in
Poids 430,6666666666667 g 15.19 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: SA. Incubation: 32-42 days. Fledging: 42 days.

Taille de la couvée

2-5

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Strigiformes (Owls)
Famille Tytonidae (Barn Owls)
Genus Tyto
Espèces Tyto capensis

Distribution

African Grass-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the African Grass-owl endangered?
The African Grass-owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Grass-owl nest?
Nest type: SA. Incubation: 32-42 days. Fledging: 42 days.
How big is the African Grass-owl?
The African Grass-owl has a wingspan of 59.9 cm, weight of 430.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the African Grass-owl belong to?
The African Grass-owl (Tyto capensis) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Tytonidae.

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