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Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Red-chested owlet (Glaucidium tephronotum)
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Sjostedt’s owlet (Glaucidium sjostedti)
Sjostedt’s owlet is a small, attractively coloured owl species found in Central Africa. The head, neck and upper back are brown and densely... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Chestnut-backed owlet (Glaucidium castanonotum)
Information on the chestnut-backed owlet is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 2 Videos -
Pearl-spotted owlet (Glaucidium perlatum)
One of sub-Sahara’s commonest owls, the pearl-spotted owlet is characterised by two black patches with white rims on the back of the head... More 18 Images 0 videos -
African barred owlet (Glaucidium capense)
Information on the African barred owlet is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Cloud-forest pygmy-owl (Glaucidium nubicola)
Information on the cloud-forest pygmy-owl is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Usambara eagle-owl (Bubo vosseleri)
Information on the Usambara eagle-owl is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Brown fish-owl (Ketupa zeylonensis)
Information on the brown fish-owl (Ketupa zeylonensis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 18 Images 0 videos -
Christmas hawk-owl (Ninox natalis)
Information on the Christmas hawk-owl is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Southern white-faced owl (Ptilopsis granti)
Information on the southern white-faced owl is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Spotted eagle-owl (Bubo africanus)
Despite being one of the smaller eagle-owl species, the spotted eagle owl, nevertheless, possesses an impressive one metre wingspan. The... More 26 Images 3 Videos -
Russet hawk-owl (Ninox odiosa)
This small, finely spotted hawk-owl is endemic to New Britain Island in the Pacific Ocean. Despite its limited stature, the russet hawk-owl... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Pemba scops-owl (Otus pembaensis)
Described as a ‘creature of the night’, the Pemba scops-owl is a mysterious bird, identified with witchcraft by the local inhabitants of its... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Pallid scops-owl (Otus brucei)
A relatively small and inconspicuous owl species, the pallid scops-owl’s light greyish-brown, sparsely black-streaked plumage provides good... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Pel’s fishing-owl (Scotopelia peli)
The largest and most widespread of Africa’s fishing-owls, Pel’s fishing-owl is an unmistakable reddish-brown bird, with a round head, large... More 11 Images 5 Videos -
Long-eared owl (Asio otus)
A common and widespread species, the long-eared owl can be recognised by its orange eyes, prominent ear tufts, and rounded, buff or rufous... More 28 Images 2 Videos -
Tawny owl (Strix aluco)
The tawny owl (Strix aluco) is the most common and widespread British owl. It is most often heard than seen; it produces a variety of... More 36 Images 6 Videos -
White-faced scops-owl (Otus leucotis)
Information on the white-faced scops-owl is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos -
Sokoke scops-owl (Otus ireneae)
This tiny owl, discovered as late as 1965 in the Arabuko-Sokoke forest in Kenya, occurs in three different morphs, or forms; dark brown... More 10 Images 1 Video -
Mantanani scops-owl (Otus mantananensis)
Information on the Mantanani scops-owl is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Seychelles scops-owl (Otus insularis)
This small forest owl was declared extinct in 1958, before it was rediscovered in 1960. This oversight could have been due to its cryptic... More 3 Images 2 Videos -
Akun eagle-owl (Bubo leucostictus)
One of the smaller eagle-owl species, the Akun eagle-owl’s head and upperparts are predominantly dark to reddish-brown, with a patterning of... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Maned owl (Jubula lettii)
This highly distinctive owl gets its name from the long, bushy ear-tufts that give it a maned look. These brown-and-white tufts merge with... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Spotted owl (Strix occidentalis)
Information on the spotted owl is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 19 Images 2 Videos -
Pharaoh eagle-owl (Bubo ascalaphus)
One of the smaller eagle-owl species, the pharaoh eagle-owl is an attractive bird of prey with striking, large orange-yellow eyes and... More 8 Images 1 Video -
White-fronted scops-owl (Otus sagittatus)
Information on the white-fronted scops-owl is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Common scops-owl (Otus scops)
A superbly camouflaged species, the greyish, heavily marked plumage of the common scops-owl makes it almost indistinguishable when perched... More 15 Images 0 videos -
Long-whiskered owlet (Xenoglaux loweryi)
The long-whiskered owlet is such a distinctive owl species that it has been placed in its own genus, Xenoglaux, a name arising from words... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Flores scops-owl (Otus alfredi)
Information on the Flores scops-owl is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Little owl (Athene noctua)
The little owl is a diminutive species, which possesses a plump, round body, bright yellow eyes and spotted plumage. There are thirteen... More 36 Images 10 Videos -
Sao Tome scops-owl (Otus hartlaubi)
This small owl, named after the only island it inhabits, has warm reddish-brown plumage with indistinct, fine reddish markings and black... More 5 Images 0 videos
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