Sjostedt's Owlet

Glaucidium sjostedti

Sjostedt's Owlet (Glaucidium sjostedti) is a small owl species found in the forests of Central Africa. It is characterized by its compact size, large yellow eyes, and mottled brown and white plumage. This owl is a nocturnal hunter, preying on small mammals, birds, and insects. It is known for its distinctive call, a series of high-pitched whistles. Sjostedt's Owlet is typically solitary and territorial, nesting in tree cavities. Due to habitat loss and deforestation, the population of Sjostedt's Owlet is declining, and it is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN.

Habitat: Forest understory