
White-browed Owl
Athene superciliaris (Vieillot, 1817)
231 gWeight
The white-browed owl (Athene superciliaris), also known as the white-browed hawk-owl or the Madagascar hawk-owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae.
Busiest months: November · Most records: Madagascar
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: November · Most records: Madagascar
White-browed Owl has been recorded at 11 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Zombitse-Vohibasia NPMadagascar521 records
- Berenty ReserveMadagascar383 records
- Le Relais de la Reine/Le Jardin du RoyMadagascar88 records
More places
- Andasibe-Mantadia NPMadagascar4 records
- Ifaty – spiny forest reservesMadagascar4 records
- Ankarafantsika NPMadagascar3 records
- Ankarafantsika NP – Lac RavelobeMadagascar2 records
- Ranomafana NPMadagascar2 records
- Ankarafantsika Park HeadquartersMadagascar1 record
- Iaroka ForestMadagascar1 record
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 white-browed owl (Athene superciliaris), also known as the white-browed hawk-owl or the Madagascar hawk-owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to Madagascar.
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Questions
How big is the White-browed Owl?
The White-browed Owl weighs around 231 g.
Where does the White-browed Owl live?
Its breeding range: Africa: Madagascar (except central). It is most often recorded in Madagascar.
When is the best time to see the White-browed Owl?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the White-browed Owl endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the White-browed Owl as Least Concern.
What does the White-browed Owl eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the White-browed Owl in?
It belongs to the family Owls (Strigidae), order Strigiformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 231 g
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 194 mm
- Tail
- 118 mm
- Bill
- 25 mm
- Tarsus
- 36 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Africa: Madagascar (except central)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Strigiformes
- Family
- Owls Strigidae
- Genus
- Athene
Other birds in the genus Athene

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In other languages
- EnglishWhite-browed Owl
- 简体中文白眉小鸮
- 繁體中文白眉鷹鴞
- 日本語マダガスカルアオバズク
- DeutschMadagaskarkauz
- FrançaisChevêche à sourcils blancs
- EspañolMochuelo malgache
- Portuguêsmocho-de-sobrancelhas
- ItalianoGufastore cigliabianche
- NederlandsMadagaskarsteenuil
- РусскийМадагаскарская иглоногая сова
- Svenskamadagaskaruggla
- DanskHvidbrynet Høgeugle
- Polskipójdźka białobrewa
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