Collared Owlet

Taenioptynx brodiei

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Aves · Strigiformes · Strigidae

About

The collared owlet, also known as the collared pygmy owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. Its natural habitat is submontane and montane forests with open spaces and is distributed throughout oriental Asia. It is the smallest owl in Asia, at 15 cm (5.9 in) and 60 g (2.1 oz).

Fun Fact

It is the smallest owl in Asia, at 15 cm (5.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Diet of the collared owlet, but we can presume that it is similar to the diet of its closest relative, the jungle owlet.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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