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Primary Traits
148.2 g
0 m - 1,200 m
49
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Glaucidium capense
English name
African Barred Owlet
Order
Strigiformes
Family
Strigidae
Genus
Glaucidium
Species
capense
Data source
HBW5, BOTW, D07
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Afrotropical
Latitudinal zone
Tropical-Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
93 g
Maximum female mass
139 g
Minimum male mass
81 g
Maximum male mass
132 g
Minimum unsexed mass
52 g
Maximum unsexed mass
392 g
Average mass
148.2 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
1,200 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
1,200 m
Typical elevation
600 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Woodland
Habitat breadth
3
Primary diet
Invertebrate
Diet breadth
2
Diet specialization index
1.22
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
No data
Mating system
No data
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Cavity (tree)
Nest substrate
Tree
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
2
Maximum clutch size
3
Incubating sex
No data
Minimum incubation period
No data
Maximum incubation period
No data
Minimum fledging period
32 d
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
2.5
Average fledging period
32 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Sedentary