Andaman Scops-owl vs African Scops-owl

Otus balli comparé à Otus senegalensis

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Attribut Andaman Scops-owl African Scops-owl
Nom scientifique Otus balli Otus senegalensis
Ordre Strigiformes Strigiformes
Famille Strigidae Strigidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 27,5 cm (10.8 in) 26,4 cm (10.4 in)
Poids 67,5 g (2.38 oz) 88,0 g (3.10 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2-3 2-4
Population Trend

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Andaman Scops-owl

Least Concern

African Scops-owl

About These Birds

Andaman Scops-owl

The Andaman Scops-owl is a small nocturnal owl with a 27.5 cm wingspan, weighing 67.5 grams, endemic to the Andaman Islands. It inhabits forests and woodland, roosting in dense vegetation during the day. It hunts insects and 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.

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