Sjöstedt's Owlet
NameSjöstedt's Owlet
Common NameSjöstedt's Owlet
Scientific NameGlaucidium sjostedti
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)42
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)90
Plumage DetailsThe head is greyish-brown with fine white spotting. The back and mantle are a rich rufous-brown, contrasting with the darker, barred tail and wings which show white spotting and barring. The underparts are whitish with prominent rufous-brown barring.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of soft, whistled hoots, often accelerating, and sometimes a trilling call.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in West and Central Africa, primarily in the lowland rainforests from southeastern Nigeria and Cameroon eastward through the Central African Republic, Gabon, Congo, and into parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Rufous-brown back, Prominent white barring on wings and tail, Bright yellow eyes, Lack of ear tufts
Description
Sjöstedt's Owlet is a small, stocky owl with a relatively large, rounded head and bright yellow eyes. It typically perches upright, often in the mid-canopy of dense forests, where its cryptic plumage provides excellent camouflage.
