# Albertine owlet (*Glaucidium albertinum*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The albertine owlet (Glaucidium albertinum) is a species in the family Strigidae, order Strigiformes. Recorded adults weigh 73 g to 119.5 g. Its IUCN Red List status is Near Threatened.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 73 g – 119.5 g |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Diet | Invertivore |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | forest |
| Young per litter or clutch | 2.5 |
| Lifestyle | Perching |
| Migration | Sedentary |
| Conservation status | Near Threatened (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Aves
- order: Strigiformes
- family: Strigidae
- genus: Glaucidium
- species: *Glaucidium albertinum* Prigogine, 1983

Synonyms: *Glaucidium capense albertinum*, *Smithiglaux albertinum*, *Taenioglaux albertina*

## Common questions

### How big is the albertine owlet?

An adult albertine owlet weighs 73 g – 119.5 g, according to values recorded on Wikidata.

### Is the albertine owlet endangered?

The albertine owlet is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is close to qualifying as threatened.

### What kind of animal is the albertine owlet?

The albertine owlet (Glaucidium albertinum) belongs to the family Strigidae in the order Strigiformes.

## Sources

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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org), CC0 1.0, 2026-11-11. Wikidata contributors. Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org (data retrieved via the Wikidata Query Service).
- [Wikipedia (English)](https://en.wikipedia.org), CC BY-SA 4.0, 2026-11-11. Wikipedia contributors. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org (text under CC BY-SA 4.0; each block names its article and revision).

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