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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Strigiformes Strigidae

African Barred Owlet

Glaucidium capense

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
122 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 85

Apex raptor equipped with razor-sharp talons and curved beak, applying devastating dive kinetic energy (ATK 85).

DEF 53

Dense plumage insulation and vigilant aerial positioning reducing ground strike vulnerability (DEF 53).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: Southeastern & South-central & Western Habitat: Forest & Woodland
5 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Glaucidium capense etchecopari

    Liberia and Ivory Coast

  • Glaucidium capense castaneum

    ne DR Congo and sw Uganda

  • Glaucidium capense scheffleri

    s Somalia, e Kenya and ne Tanzania

  • Glaucidium capense ngamiense

    se DR Congo and w Tanzania to Angola, Botswana and Mozambique

  • Glaucidium capense capense

    s Mozambique to South Africa

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Glaucidium capense

Which family does it belong to?

Owls (Strigidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Southeastern & South-central & Western

Sources & credits

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