Buff-fronted Owl vs African Scops-owl

Aegolius harrisii в сравнении с Otus senegalensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Buff-fronted Owl African Scops-owl
Научное название Aegolius harrisii Otus senegalensis
Отряд Strigiformes Strigiformes
Семейство Strigidae Strigidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 30,0 cm (11.8 in) 26,4 cm (10.4 in)
Масса 109,66666666666667 g (3.87 oz) 88,0 g (3.10 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 3 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

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Buff-fronted Owl only

African Scops-owl only

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Охранный статус

Least Concern

Buff-fronted Owl

Least Concern

African Scops-owl

About These Birds

Buff-fronted Owl

The Buff-fronted Owl (<em>Aegolius harrisii</em>) is a small owl in the family Strigidae (True Owls). It is associated with forest habitats, where it likely occupies dense woodland or forest-edge environments. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. Like other members of its genus, the Buff-fronted Owl is a cavity nester (nest type CV), using natural hollows or abandoned woodpecker excavations for breeding. Clutch size is recorded as 3 eggs. Song and call descriptions …

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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