Points

10

per confirmed sighting

BirdConservation status: Least ConcernCommon to spot
birds • Strigidae

Marsh Owl.

M

Asio capensis

Category

birds

Family

Strigidae

Size

Body mass: approximately 334 g (EltonTraits).

Points

10 pts

Log a sighting

A closer look

Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding marsh owl in its natural range.

Overview

How to identify it

Habitat

EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 80%, aerial foraging 20%.

Diet

EltonTraits diet profile: endothermic vertebrates 40%; invertebrates 30%; ectothermic vertebrates 30%.

Behaviour

When to look

Nocturnal (EltonTraits classification).

Where to see it

South Africa flagSouth Africa

Safety 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.