Southern White-faced Owl
Ptilopsis granti
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernCommon to spot
birds • Strigidae
Southern White-faced Owl.
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Ptilopsis granti
Category
birds
Family
Strigidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 214 g (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding southern white-faced owl in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 90%, mid-level vegetation 10%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 60%; endothermic vertebrates 20%; ectothermic vertebrates 20%.
Behaviour
When to look
Nocturnal (EltonTraits classification).
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Mozambique
Eswatini
LesothoSafety 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.