African Wood-owl
Strix woodfordii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="strix-woodfordii"></birdfyi-bird>The African Wood-owl (Strix woodfordii) is a bird species in the family Strigidae (true owls), within the order Strigiformes (owls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 51.3 cm and a weight of 322.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 51.3 cm | 20.2 in |
| 体重 | 322.1666666666667 g | 11.36 oz |
Habitat & Range
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: CV,O. Incubation: 31 days. Fledging: 46 days.
产卵数
1-3
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Strigiformes (Owls) |
| 科 | Strigidae (True Owls) |
| Genus | Strix |
| 物种 | Strix woodfordii |
Distribution
African Wood-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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