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Birds
Southern white-faced owl
Southern white-faced owl · Ptilopsis granti
Small owl with a white face, feathered ear tufts and a rough call. The southern white-faced owl is best seen at night in bushland habitats.
Fact file
- Size
- 22 to 28 cm body length, weighs 185 to 220 g
- Males and females
- Females slightly larger than males, otherwise similar colouring
- Sounds
- Deep, rough “hau-hau” call mainly heard at night
- Diet
- Hunts mainly insects and small vertebrates
- Offspring
- Usually lays two eggs, breeding period around 30 days in spring
How to identify Southern white-faced owl
The southern white-faced owl is a small owl with a striking white facial disc bordered in black. The distinctive feather tufts on its head resemble little horns and emphasise its characteristic appearance. Its grey to sandy-coloured plumage is finely barred and looks silvery in the light.
At around 22 to 28 centimetres in body length, the southern white-faced owl remains compact and appears stocky. The yellow-orange eyes contrast strongly with the pale face. In flight its short, rounded outline is noticeable. Males and females differ little in their colouring.
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Where Southern white-faced owl live
Botswana
Namibia
South Africa
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