Jungle Owlet
Glaucidium radiatum
Least ConcernAves · Strigiformes · Strigidae
About
The jungle owlet or barred jungle owlet is native to the Indian Subcontinent. The species is often found singly, in pairs or small groups, and they are usually detected by their calls at dawn and dusk. There are two subspecies, with that found in the Western Ghats sometimes considered a full species.
Fun Fact
The species is often found singly, in pairs or small groups, and they are usually detected by their calls at dawn and dusk.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in the plains of India and Sri Lanka, while G.
Diet
Diet consists of insects, small birds, reptiles, and rodents.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance