| IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): | Least Concern
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| Approximate size(adult): | 18–21 cm — a small, compact owlet with a rounded head, no ear tufts, and dense fine barring across the body.
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| Resident/ Migrate from: | Resident species — does not migrate; stays within the same region year-round.
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| Migrate to: | No migration; only local movements within home range.
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| Breeding season: | Mostly February to June, though timing varies slightly by region.
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| Breed in: | Nests in tree cavities, old barbet or woodpecker holes, or natural hollows; lays 3–4 eggs; both parents are involved in care.
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| Habitat: | Occupies moist and dry deciduous forests, scrub forests, forest edges, bamboo groves, wooded farmlands, and even semi-urban areas with tall trees.
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| Diet: | Feeds on insects, especially beetles, grasshoppers, cicadas; also eats small lizards, rodents, frogs, and occasionally small birds. Hunts mainly at dawn, dusk, and night.
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