Asian Barred Owlet
NameAsian Barred Owlet
Common NameAsian Barred Owlet
Scientific NameGlaucidium cuculoides
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)41
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)195
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark brown with prominent white barring, especially on the mantle and wings. Underparts are white with heavy brown barring on the breast and flanks. The head is finely barred, and it possesses bright yellow eyes and a yellowish bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a series of clear, whistled 'hoo' notes, often accelerating into a trill or a rapid 'hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo' sequence.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across South and Southeast Asia, ranging from the Himalayas eastward through China and much of Southeast Asia.
Identifying Featuressmall size, rounded head (no ear tufts), bright yellow eyes, heavily barred brown and white plumage, diurnal activity
Description
The Asian Barred Owlet is a small, compact owl with a rounded head and no ear tufts. It is often active during the day, hunting a variety of small prey from perches in trees.
