African Barred Owlet (Glaucidium capense) This small owl is sometimes active in daytime. It requires tall open woodland with patches of tangled undergrowth, where it likes to sit quite low down while watching the ground intently for signs of prey. It is found mostly in the Lowveld of South Africa, but historical records exist for the species in the Eastern Cape. It is however not clear whether the species is still found in the Eastern Cape. It eats mainly insects, but occasionally catches birds up to the size of the African Hoopoe. It has been observed to chase bats, but it normally prefers less agile prey, including lizards and small snakes.