Spotted Owlet
NameSpotted Owlet
Common NameSpotted Owlet
Scientific NameAthene brama
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)55
Length (cm)21.5
Weight (g)110
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are grey-brown heavily spotted with white. Underparts are white with broad brown streaks. It has a prominent white facial disc, white supercilia (eyebrows), and a white nuchal collar.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a harsh, churring 'chirr-chirr-chirr' or 'cheevak-cheevak-cheevak' call, often given in a series, especially at dusk and dawn.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsopen woodland, cultivated areas, human habitations, groves, gardens
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across tropical Asia, from India and Sri Lanka east to Southeast Asia, including parts of Iran and the Arabian Peninsula.
Identifying Featuressmall size, spotted brown and white plumage, white facial disc, bright yellow eyes, diurnal activity
Description
A small, stocky owl with a rounded head and bright yellow eyes. It is known for its distinctive spotted plumage and often perches conspicuously during the day, making it one of the more commonly seen owls in its range.
