Jungle Owlet

Glaucidium radiatum

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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