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Sunda Owlet

Taenioptynx sylvaticus

Sunda Owlet (Taenioptynx sylvaticus) — Owls of South & Southeast Asia.

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The Sunda Owlet (Taenioptynx sylvaticus) is a member of the Strigidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 59.4 g.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Strigiformes
  3. Family Strigidae Owls
  4. Genus Taenioptynx
  5. Species sylvaticus

Where it lives

Montane Sumatra and Borneo

Quick facts

Weight
59.4 g
Family
Strigidae
Order
Strigiformes
Habitat
Woodland

How to identify

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Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Sunda 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 Sunda Owlet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Sunda Owlet (Taenioptynx sylvaticus) is a species of bird in the Strigidae family, part of the order Strigiformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR montane Sumatra and Borneo.

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

Sunda Owlet — Song

Recorded by Lim Ying Hien Licence: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Sunda Owlet?

The Sunda Owlet is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 59.4 g.

Where does the Sunda Owlet live?

The Sunda Owlet is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR montane Sumatra and Borneo, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.

What family does the Sunda Owlet belong to?

The Sunda Owlet (Taenioptynx sylvaticus) belongs to the Strigidae family, in the order Strigiformes.

What does the Sunda Owlet eat?

The Sunda Owlet preys mainly on other vertebrates.

Does the Sunda Owlet migrate?

The Sunda Owlet is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

What sound does the Sunda Owlet make?

1 real field recording of the Sunda Owlet — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.

Conservation

Not Evaluated

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