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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Strigiformes Strigidae

Red-chested Owlet

Glaucidium tephronotum

Red-chested Owlet · BirdGacha

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
87.4 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 74

Apex raptor equipped with razor-sharp talons and curved beak, applying devastating dive kinetic energy (ATK 74).

DEF 46

Dense plumage insulation and vigilant aerial positioning reducing ground strike vulnerability (DEF 46).

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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

Ben Phalan · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: Western & Central Habitat: Forest & Woodland
3 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Glaucidium tephronotum tephronotum

    Liberia, Ivory Coast and Ghana

  • Glaucidium tephronotum pycrafti

    Cameroon

  • Glaucidium tephronotum medje

    Gabon and DR Congo to Rwanda and Burundi, sw, e Uganda and w Kenya

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Glaucidium tephronotum

Which family does it belong to?

Owls (Strigidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Western & Central

Sources & credits

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