About the Sjöstedt's Barred Owlet
Sjöstedt's barred owlet, also known as Sjöstedt's owlet, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae from west central Africa.
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Sjöstedt's barred owlet is a small owl, which has a brown head, neck and upper back densely marked with thin, white bars, while the remainder of the upperparts are deep reddish brown. There is extensive barring on the breast, where many dark brown bars are set against the light cinnamon-brown background; the barring becomes more diffuse towards the lower belly and vent. It has a distinctive face, with bold, white eyebrows above bright yellow eyes. Voice: Sjöstedt's barred owlet has a distinctive call which can be rendered as "kroo-kroo-kroo", which is most often made around dawn and dusk.
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Where the Sjöstedt's Barred Owlet lives
When to see the Sjöstedt's Barred Owlet
Peak activity in December · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Subtropical Pygmy OwlGlaucidium parkeriThe subtropical pygmy owl is about 14 to 14.5 cm (5.5 to 5.7 in) long; three males had an average weight of 61.6 g (2.17 oz).
Tamaulipas Pygmy OwlGlaucidium sancheziThe adult Tamaulipas pygmy owl has a length of between 13 and 16 cm (5.1 and 6.3 in) with a relatively long tail of between 5.1 and 5.7 cm (2.0 and 2.2 in).
Red-chested OwletGlaucidium tephronotumThe red-chested owlet is a very small owl, which has a light grey facial disc with whitish markings and short white eyebrows.
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