Forest Owlet

Athene blewitti

Conservation Status

Endangered

Aves · Strigiformes · Strigidae

About

The forest owlet is endemic to the forests of central India. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List since 2018, as the population is estimated at fewer than 1,000 mature individuals. It is threatened foremost by deforestation.

Fun Fact

The last record until then was based on a specimen claimed from Gujarat in 1914 by Richard Meinertzhagen.

Quick Facts

Habitat

The forest owlet was recorded in central India

Diet

Prey, rodents 15%, birds 2% and the remainder invertebrates and frogs.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Loss
Poaching and Hunting
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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