African Grass Owl
Tyto capensis
Points
15
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Tytonidae
African Grass Owl.
A
Tyto capensis
Category
birds
Family
Tytonidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 365 g (EltonTraits).
Points
15 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding african grass owl in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 90%, understorey foraging 10%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: endothermic vertebrates 80%; invertebrates 10%; ectothermic vertebrates 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Nocturnal (EltonTraits classification).
Where to see it
South AfricaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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