Spotted Owlet
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NameSpotted Owlet
Common NameSpotted Owlet
Scientific NameAthene brama
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)50
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)110
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are brownish-grey, heavily spotted and barred with white. Underparts are whitish with brown streaking and barring. It has a prominent white facial disc bordered by dark feathers, bright yellow eyes, and a pale V-shaped supercilium above the beak.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a harsh, churring 'chirr-chirr-chirr-chirr' followed by a series of 'cheevak-cheevak-cheevak' or 'churrr-churrr' calls. They also produce various screeches and hoots.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsopen woodland, cultivated areas, human settlements, scrubland, gardens
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across tropical Asia, from India and Sri Lanka east through Southeast Asia.
Identifying Featuressmall size, stocky build, bright yellow eyes, white spotted brown plumage, white facial disc with dark border, pale V-shaped supercilium
Description
The Spotted Owlet is a small, stocky owl with a rounded head and bright yellow eyes. It is often seen perched openly during the day, especially at dawn and dusk, and is known for its distinctive spotted plumage.
