Collared Owlet
NameCollared Owlet
Common NameCollared Owlet
Scientific NameGlaucidium brodiei
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)33
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are brownish with fine white spotting, particularly on the head and back. Underparts are whitish with rufous-brown barring. It has prominent yellow eyes and a yellowish bill, with distinctive dark patches on the nape resembling false eyes.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a series of high-pitched, whistled notes, often described as 'poo-poo-poo' or 'hoo-hoo-hoo,' which typically accelerates towards the end of the call.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across a wide range in Southeast Asia, including the Himalayas, Indochina, and the Malay Peninsula, extending from northern India to parts of China and Malaysia.
Identifying Featuressmall size, yellow eyes, finely spotted head, barred underparts, false eyes on nape, diurnal activity
Description
This tiny owl is one of the smallest raptors in its range, known for its compact body and striking yellow eyes. It is often active during the day, hunting insects and small vertebrates from perches in dense forest canopies.
