Asian Barred Owlet vs African Scops-owl

Glaucidium cuculoides comparé à Otus senegalensis

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Attribut Asian Barred Owlet African Scops-owl
Nom scientifique Glaucidium cuculoides Otus senegalensis
Ordre Strigiformes Strigiformes
Famille Strigidae Strigidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 29,6 cm (11.7 in) 26,4 cm (10.4 in)
Poids 201,5 g (7.11 oz) 88,0 g (3.10 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 3-5 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Aucun(e)

Asian Barred Owlet only

African Scops-owl only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Asian Barred Owlet

Least Concern

African Scops-owl

About These Birds

Asian Barred Owlet

The Asian Barred Owlet is a small owl found in forests and wooded areas across South and Southeast Asia. Weighing about 201g with a wingspan near 29.6cm, it has finely barred brown-and-white plumage and is often active during the day. It feeds on insects, small reptiles, and small birds.

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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