Sjöstedt's Barred Owlet (Glaucidium sjostedti)
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Sjöstedt's Barred Owlet

Glaucidium sjostedti Reichenow, 1893

139 gWeight

Sjöstedt's barred owlet (Glaucidium sjostedti), also known as Sjöstedt's owlet, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae from west central Africa.

Busiest months: January · Most records: Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Sjöstedt's Barred Owlet has been recorded at 10 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Bosque Científica – Selva PrimariaEquatorial Guinea24 records
  2. Korup NP – Rengo Rock Camp AreaCameroon23 records
  3. Bakossi Mountains – Kodmin ForestCameroon22 records
More places
  1. Bosque Científica – Selva SecondariaEquatorial Guinea8 records
  2. Mt. KupeCameroon8 records
  3. Mt. Kupe – Max's trailCameroon5 records
  4. Ipassa Makokou Nature ReserveGabon4 records
  5. PN Loango – AkakaGabon1 record
  6. Ipassa Makokou Strict NR – Ipassa StationGabon1 record
  7. Mt. Cameroon – Guinness TrackCameroon1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

CameroonEquatorial GuineaGabon

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

Sjöstedt's barred owlet (Glaucidium sjostedti), also known as Sjöstedt's owlet, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae from west central Africa.

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Questions

How big is the Sjöstedt's Barred Owlet?

The Sjöstedt's Barred Owlet weighs around 139 g.

Where does the Sjöstedt's Barred Owlet live?

Its breeding range: Africa: Cameroon to DR Congo and Gabon. It is most often recorded in Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.

When is the best time to see the Sjöstedt's Barred Owlet?

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

Is the Sjöstedt's Barred Owlet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Sjöstedt's Barred Owlet as Least Concern.

What does the Sjöstedt's Barred Owlet eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Sjöstedt's Barred Owlet in?

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

At a glance

Weight
139 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
158 mm
Tail
90 mm
Bill
21 mm
Tarsus
27 mm

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

Range

Africa: Cameroon to DR Congo and Gabon

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Owls Strigidae
Genus
Glaucidium

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Sjöstedt's Barred Owlet

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