Collared Owlet
Taenioptynx brodiei
Collared Owlet (Taenioptynx brodiei) — Owls of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Collared Owlet (Taenioptynx brodiei) is a member of the Strigidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 59.4 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Strigiformes
- Family Strigidae Owls
- Genus Taenioptynx
- Species brodiei
Quick facts
- Weight
- 59.4 g
- Diet
- Vertebrate hunters
- Family
- Strigidae
- Order
- Strigiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Vulnerable
Least Concern
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Collared Owlet preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Collared Owlet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Collared Owlet (Taenioptynx brodiei) is a species of bird in the Strigidae family, part of the order Strigiformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR widespread.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 59.4 g, with a wing length of about 9.3 cm and a tail of around 5 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Collared Owlet?
The Collared Owlet is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 59.4 g.
Where does the Collared Owlet live?
The Collared Owlet is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR widespread, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Collared Owlet belong to?
The Collared Owlet (Taenioptynx brodiei) belongs to the Strigidae family, in the order Strigiformes.
What does the Collared Owlet eat?
The Collared Owlet preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Does the Collared Owlet migrate?
The Collared Owlet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
What sound does the Collared Owlet make?
1 real field recording of the Collared Owlet — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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