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Where to see African Barred Owlet in South Africa
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.
Did you know?
African Barred Owlets are capable of hunting prey considerably larger than insects, including small rodents, lizards and birds.
Also known as: Gebande Uiltjie, Afrika-gebande Uiltjie, Barred Owlet
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