Abyssinian Owl

Asio abyssinicus (Guérin-Méneville, 1843)

322 gWeight

The Abyssinian owl or African long-eared owl (Asio abyssinicus) is a non-migratory, terrestrial, medium-sized true owl.

Busiest months: November · Most records: Ethiopia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: November · Most records: Ethiopia

Abyssinian Owl has been recorded at 4 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Bale Mts – Dinsho Park HQEthiopia209 records
Lake AwassaEthiopia3 records
Yabello areaEthiopia1 record

More places

Wondo GenetEthiopia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Ethiopia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Abyssinian owl or African long-eared owl (Asio abyssinicus) is a non-migratory, terrestrial, medium-sized true owl. Due to their status as a protected species of least concern, they cannot legally be hunted in most of the territory that they inhabit.

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Questions

How big is the Abyssinian Owl?

The Abyssinian Owl weighs around 322 g.

Where does the Abyssinian Owl live?

Its breeding range: Africa: eastern. It is most often recorded in Ethiopia.

When is the best time to see the Abyssinian Owl?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in November (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Abyssinian Owl endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Abyssinian Owl as Least Concern.

What does the Abyssinian Owl eat?

Main food: Vertebrate prey.

What family is the Abyssinian Owl in?

It belongs to the family Owls (Strigidae), order Strigiformes.

At a glance

Weight: 322 g
Habitat: Forest
Diet: Vertebrate prey
Lifestyle: Feeds in the air
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 334 mm
Tail: 163 mm
Bill: 35 mm
Tarsus: 58 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: eastern

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order: Strigiformes
Family: Owls Strigidae
Genus: Asio

Other birds in the genus Asio

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Striped OwlAsio clamator

Long-eared OwlAsio otus

Madagascar OwlAsio madagascariensis

Stygian OwlAsio stygius

Short-eared OwlAsio flammeus

Marsh OwlAsio capensis

Fearful OwlAsio solomonensis

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Rufous OwlNinox rufa

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