African Barred Owlet
Glaucidium capense
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
Not EvaluatedCommon
birds • Strigidae
African Barred Owlet.
A
Glaucidium capense
Category
birds
Family
Strigidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 122 g (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding african barred owlet in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 70%, mid-level vegetation 20%, understorey foraging 10%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 60%; endothermic vertebrates 40%.
Behaviour
When to look
Nocturnal (EltonTraits classification).
Where to see it
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.