African Barred Owlet

Glaucidium capense

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Strigiformes · Strigidae

About

The African barred owlet is a species of small owl in the family Strigidae found in much of southern, central and eastern Africa. The taxon may be four species rather than a single species.

Fun Fact

The taxon may be four species rather than a single species.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in open habitats with trees such as gallery forest, woodland, forest edge and secondary growth.

Diet

Feeds on small mammals, birds, reptiles, frogs, insects, scorpions and caterpillars which are normally caught following a short flight from a perch.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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