Black-capped Screech-owl vs African Scops-owl
Megascops atricapilla comparé à Otus senegalensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Black-capped Screech-owl | African Scops-owl |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Megascops atricapilla | Otus senegalensis |
| Ordre | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Famille | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 34,2 cm (13.5 in) | 26,4 cm (10.4 in) |
| Poids | 133,0 g (4.69 oz) | 88,0 g (3.10 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Black-capped Screech-owl
Least Concern
African Scops-owl
About These Birds
Black-capped Screech-owl
The Black-capped Screech-owl is a small, nocturnal owl of Atlantic Forest in southeastern South America, with distinctive ear tufts, a black-bordered facial disc, and cryptic brown-streaked plumage. It inhabits the forest understory and edges of humid forests in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. It feeds on large insects, small mammals, and other small vertebrates at night.
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.