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African Barred Owlet

Glaucidium capense

Least Concern

About

The African Barred Owlet (Glaucidium capense) is a species in the genus Glaucidium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species inhabits Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments, found across Norway.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Strigiformes (นกเค้าแมว)
Family
Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus
Glaucidium
Species
Glaucidium capense (African Barred Owlet)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヨコジマスズメフクロウ
Chinese 斑鸺鹠
Spanish Mochuelo de El Cabo
French Chevêchette du Cap
German Kapzwergkauz
Portuguese mocho-barrado
Russian Капский воробьиный сыч

Similar Species in Glaucidium

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นกเค้าแคระ
Glaucidium brodiei
Least Concern
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นกเค้าโมง, นกเค้าแมว
Glaucidium cuculoides
Least Concern
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Cloud-forest Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium nubicola
Vulnerable
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Chestnut-backed Owlet
Glaucidium castanotum
Near Threatened
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Andean Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium jardinii
Least Concern
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Colima Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium palmarum
Least Concern
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Central American Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium griseiceps
Least Concern
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Amazonian Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium hardyi
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African Barred Owlet?
The scientific name of African Barred Owlet is Glaucidium capense. It belongs to the genus Glaucidium.
What is the conservation status of African Barred Owlet?
African Barred Owlet (Glaucidium capense) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does African Barred Owlet live?
African Barred Owlet is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does African Barred Owlet belong to?
African Barred Owlet (Glaucidium capense) belongs to the genus Glaucidium, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.
Is African Barred Owlet endangered?
No, African Barred Owlet (Glaucidium capense) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does African Barred Owlet belong to?
African Barred Owlet (Glaucidium capense) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of African Barred Owlet?
The closest relatives of African Barred Owlet in the genus Glaucidium include นกเค้าแคระ, นกเค้าโมง, นกเค้าแมว, Amazonian Pygmy-Owl, Central American Pygmy-Owl, Chestnut-backed Owlet.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Glaucidium — 20 Species

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นกเค้าแคระ
Glaucidium brodiei
LC 🐾
นกเค้าโมง, นกเค้าแมว
Glaucidium cuculoides
LC 🐾
Amazonian Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium hardyi
LC 🐾
Central American Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium griseiceps
LC 🐾
Chestnut-backed Owlet
Glaucidium castanotum
NT 🐾
Cloud-forest Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium nubicola
VU 🐾
Colima Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium palmarum
LC 🐾
Andean Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium jardinii
LC 🐾
Jungle Owlet
Glaucidium radiatum
LC 🐾
Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium brasilianum
LC 🐾
Least Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium minutissimum
LC 🐾
Guatemalan Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium cobanense
LC 🐾
Northern Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium gnoma
LC 🐾
Pearl-spotted Owlet
Glaucidium perlatum
LC 🐾
Pernambuco Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium mooreorum
CR 🐾
Peruvian Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium peruanum
LC 🐾
Red-chested Owlet
Glaucidium tephronotum
LC 🐾
Northern Pygmy Owl
Glaucidium californicum
LC 🐾
Javan Owlet
Glaucidium castanopterum
LC 🐾
Baja Pygmy Owl
Glaucidium hoskinsii
LC
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