Austral Pygmy-owl vs African Scops-owl

Glaucidium nana в сравнении с Otus senegalensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Austral Pygmy-owl African Scops-owl
Научное название Glaucidium nana Otus senegalensis
Отряд Strigiformes Strigiformes
Семейство Strigidae Strigidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 19,0 cm (7.5 in) 26,4 cm (10.4 in)
Масса 75,0 g (2.65 oz) 88,0 g (3.10 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 3-5 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Нет

Austral Pygmy-owl only

African Scops-owl only

Нет

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Austral Pygmy-owl

Least Concern

African Scops-owl

About These Birds

Austral Pygmy-owl

The Austral Pygmy-owl is a small, diurnal owl found in the temperate forests and shrublands of Chile and Argentina. Weighing about 75g with a wingspan of 19cm, it is the southernmost owl in the world and is active during daylight hours. It hunts small birds, insects, and lizards from concealed perches in the forest.

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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