African Grass-owl
Tyto capensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="tyto-capensis"></birdfyi-bird>The African Grass-owl (Tyto capensis) is a bird species in the family Tytonidae (barn owls), within the order Strigiformes (owls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 59.9 cm and a weight of 430.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The African Grass-owl weighs about 431g and inhabits tall grasslands and marshes of sub-Saharan Africa. Its heart-shaped facial disc funnels sound for highly accurate nocturnal hunting of rodents.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 59.9 cm | 23.6 in |
| 体重 | 430.6666666666667 g | 15.19 oz |
Habitat & Range
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: SA. Incubation: 32-42 days. Fledging: 42 days.
产卵数
2-5
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Strigiformes (Owls) |
| 科 | Tytonidae (Barn Owls) |
| Genus | Tyto |
| 物种 | Tyto capensis |
Distribution
African Grass-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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