Birds of Prey
Least Concern
The Asian barred owlet, also known as the cuckoo owlet, is a species of pygmy owl native to the forests and shrublands of mainland Southeast Asia to the foothills of the Himalayas of northern Pakistan. It is a smaller owl, measuring 22–25 cm (8.7–9.8 in), making it one of the larger pygmy owls. They are primarily insectivorous but will eat lizards, small rodents and birds as well.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Top parks for Asian Barred Owlet. Sightings recorded in 32 safari areas total.
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