Tyto (Tyto) capensis
Grass Owl
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Strigiformes
Family
Tytonidae
Genus
Tyto
Species
Tyto (Tyto) capensis
Status
least concern
Colours
Distinguishing features
Distinguishing features still need to be specified.
Size
- Up to 37 cm (Length of specimen) - applies to Females
- Up to 34 cm (Length of specimen) - applies to Males
Wingspan
- Wingspan data is not yet available.
Synonyms
Similar taxa
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Animalia:
Common Barn Owl (species: Tyto (Tyto) alba)
The Grass Owl differs in appearance from its cousin, the Common Barn Owl, in being larger, with stronger contrast between the upper and lower body. The upperparts are dark brown and the underparts whitish. Its face is also rounder. (Wikipedia)
Distribution
©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution
Distribution and habitat preferences
It is typically found in swampy heaths and grasslands.
