African Wood-owl
Strix woodfordii
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Least Concern
翼開長
51.3 cm
体重
322.1666666666667 g
科
Strigidae
目
Strigiformes
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について
The African Wood-owl is a medium-sized owl with a wingspan of about 51 cm and a weight near 322 g. It inhabits dense forests and wooded areas across Africa, hunting small vertebrates and large insects at night and delivering a distinctive hooting call from concealed roost sites.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 51.3 cm | 20.2 in |
| 体重 | 322.1666666666667 g | 11.36 oz |
Habitat & Range
保全状況
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: CV,O. Incubation: 31 days. Fledging: 46 days.
一腹卵数
1-3
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Strigiformes (Owls) |
| 科 | Strigidae (True Owls) |
| Genus | Strix |
| 種 | Strix woodfordii |
Distribution
African Wood-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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生息あり
Not recorded
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よくある質問
Is the African Wood-owl endangered?
The African Wood-owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Wood-owl nest?
Nest type: CV,O. Incubation: 31 days. Fledging: 46 days.
How big is the African Wood-owl?
The African Wood-owl has a wingspan of 51.3 cm, weight of 322.1666666666667 g.
What order and family does the African Wood-owl belong to?
The African Wood-owl (Strix woodfordii) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.
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