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African Barred Owlet
Glaucidium capense (Smith, A, 1834)
122 gWeight
The African barred owlet (Glaucidium capense) is a species of small owl in the family Strigidae found in much of southern, central and eastern Africa.
Busiest months: September–November · Most records: Botswana, South Africa, Namibia
Where and when it's recorded
African Barred Owlet has been recorded at 119 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 13 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Kruger NP – Berg-en-Dal CampSouth Africa187 records
- Okavango Delta – Xaro LodgeBotswana110 records
- Shai Hills Resource ReserveGhana103 records
More places
- Kruger NP – Letaba CampSouth Africa67 records
- Drotsky's CabinsBotswana58 records
- Bwabwata NP – Mahango riverside loopNamibia47 records
- Moremi Game Reserve – KhwaiBotswana45 records
- Chobe NPBotswana45 records
- Shamvura CampNamibia41 records
- Shai Hills RR – Kandra RouteGhana39 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 African barred owlet (Glaucidium capense) 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.
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Questions
How big is the African Barred Owlet?
The African Barred Owlet weighs around 122 g.
Where does the African Barred Owlet live?
Its breeding range: Africa: southeastern, south-central, western. It is most often recorded in Botswana, South Africa and Namibia.
When is the best time to see the African Barred Owlet?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in September, October and November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the African Barred Owlet endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the African Barred Owlet as Least Concern.
What does the African Barred Owlet eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the African Barred Owlet in?
It belongs to the family Owls (Strigidae), order Strigiformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 122 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 139 mm
- Tail
- 80 mm
- Bill
- 18 mm
- Tarsus
- 26 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Africa: southeastern, south-central, western
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Strigiformes
- Family
- Owls Strigidae
- Genus
- Glaucidium
Other birds in the genus Glaucidium
Eurasian Pygmy OwlGlaucidium passerinum
Pearl-spotted OwletGlaucidium perlatum
Red-chested OwletGlaucidium tephronotum
Sjöstedt's Barred OwletGlaucidium sjostedti
Asian Barred OwletGlaucidium cuculoides
Javan OwletGlaucidium castanopterum
Jungle OwletGlaucidium radiatum
Chestnut-backed OwletGlaucidium castanotum
Albertine OwletGlaucidium albertinum
Northern Pygmy OwlGlaucidium californicum
Mountain Pygmy OwlGlaucidium gnoma
Baja Pygmy OwlGlaucidium hoskinsii
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