African Scops-owl

African Scops-owl

Otus senegalensis

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
26,4 cm
Berat
88,0 g
Famili
Strigidae
Ordo
Strigiformes

Tentang

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 26,4 cm 10.4 in
Berat 88,0 g 3.10 oz

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CV,O. Incubation: 20-24 days. Fledging: 26 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2-4

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Strigiformes (Owls)
Famili Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus Otus
Spesies Otus senegalensis

Distribution

African Scops-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the African Scops-owl endangered?
The African Scops-owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Scops-owl nest?
Nest type: CV,O. Incubation: 20-24 days. Fledging: 26 days.
How big is the African Scops-owl?
The African Scops-owl has a wingspan of 26.4 cm, weight of 88.0 g.
What order and family does the African Scops-owl belong to?
The African Scops-owl (Otus senegalensis) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.

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