Andaman Boobook vs African Scops-owl

Ninox affinis comparé à Otus senegalensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Andaman Boobook African Scops-owl
Nom scientifique Ninox affinis Otus senegalensis
Ordre Strigiformes Strigiformes
Famille Strigidae Strigidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 38,2 cm (15.0 in) 26,4 cm (10.4 in)
Poids 146,0 g (5.15 oz) 88,0 g (3.10 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée -- 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Aucun(e)

Andaman Boobook only

African Scops-owl only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Andaman Boobook

Least Concern

African Scops-owl

About These Birds

Andaman Boobook

The Andaman Boobook is a medium-sized owl with a 38.2 cm wingspan, weighing 146 grams, endemic to the Andaman Islands. It inhabits forest and woodland habitats on the islands. Like other boobooks, it is a nocturnal hunter of insects and small vertebrates.

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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