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When to see African Barred Owlet in Pilanesberg National Park
African Barred Owlet are most active at night (18:00 to 06:00). Much of their activity falls outside gate hours, so the first drive after the gates open and the last hour before they close give you the best chance.
This is African Barred Owlet's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Pilanesberg National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
About the African Barred Owlet
The African barred owlet is a small owl of sub-Saharan Africa, primarily associated with woodland, forest edges and areas of dense vegetation. Its plumage is predominantly brown and barred, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark and foliage. It is mainly nocturnal but may occasionally become active around dawn and dusk. It feeds on insects, small reptiles, frogs, rodents and small birds, usually hunting from a perch before making a short attack.
How to identify the African Barred Owlet
Small owl with a rounded head, yellow eyes and heavily barred brown-and-white plumage. Unlike the Pearl-spotted Owlet, it lacks prominent false eye-spots on the back of the head.
Other species to look for in Pilanesberg National Park
Other parks where you can see African Barred Owlet
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