Spotted Owlet
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NameSpotted Owlet
Common NameSpotted Owlet
Scientific NameAthene brama
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)54
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)110
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are grey-brown, heavily spotted with white. The underparts are white with prominent brown barring. It has a white facial disc, a white nuchal collar, and bright yellow eyes with a pale yellow bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a harsh, churring 'chirr-chirr-chirr' call, often followed by a series of 'cheevak-cheevak-cheevak' or 'chirurrr-chirurrr' notes. They also produce screeches and chirrups.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsopen woodland, scrubland, agricultural areas, human habitations, gardens, groves
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia, including Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.
Identifying Featuressmall, stocky build, round head, bright yellow eyes, white spots on brown upperparts, barred white underparts, white nuchal collar
Description
The Spotted Owlet is a small, stocky owl with a rounded head and bright yellow eyes. It is often seen perched conspicuously during the day and is known for its active, often diurnal or crepuscular, hunting behavior.
