Abyssinian Owl vs African Scops-owl

Asio abyssinicus comparé à Otus senegalensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Abyssinian Owl African Scops-owl
Nom scientifique Asio abyssinicus Otus senegalensis
Ordre Strigiformes Strigiformes
Famille Strigidae Strigidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 66,9 cm (26.3 in) 26,4 cm (10.4 in)
Poids 322,5 g (11.38 oz) 88,0 g (3.10 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée -- 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Aucun(e)

Abyssinian Owl only

African Scops-owl only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Abyssinian Owl

Least Concern

African Scops-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.

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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