Red-chested Owlet
NameRed-chested Owlet
Common NameRed-chested Owlet
Scientific NameGlaucidium tephronotum
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)62.5
Plumage DetailsThe Red-chested Owlet has a dark greyish-brown cap, bright yellow eyes, and a white supercilium. Its upperparts are dark brown with white spotting, while the underparts are white with prominent rufous-brown streaking and barring, especially on the chest and flanks.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a series of short, whistled hoots, often accelerating into a rapid 'hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo' sequence.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the montane forests of East Africa, including parts of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Identifying Featuressmall size, dark cap, bright yellow eyes, rufous-brown chest, diurnal activity
Description
This small owl is characterized by its dark cap, bright yellow eyes, and a rufous-brown chest often marked with white spots or streaks. It is a diurnal or crepuscular hunter, typically found in montane forests.
