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Amazonian Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium hardyi Vielliard, 1989
The Amazonian pygmy owl (Glaucidium hardyi) is a tiny owl found across northern South America’s Amazonian forests.
Tamaulipas Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium sanchezi Lowery & R.J.Newman, 1949
Glaucidium sanchezi (Tamaulipas pygmy owl) is a small endemic owl found only in mountain forests of northeastern Mexico.
Asian Barred Owlet
Glaucidium cuculoides (Vigors, 1831)
Glaucidium cuculoides, the Asian barred owlet, is a small diurnal true owl widespread in mainland Southeast Asia.
Eurasian Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium passerinum (Linnaeus, 1758)
The Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum) is a small crepuscular owl native to Eurasian boreal and mountain coniferous forests.
Central American Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium griseiceps Sharpe, 1875
Glaucidium griseiceps, the Central American pygmy owl, is a small owl found across parts of Central and northwestern South America.
Least Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium minutissimum (zu Wied-Neuwied, 1830)
Glaucidium minutissimum is a very small South American owl found in southeastern Brazil and eastern Paraguay.
Colima Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium palmarum Nelson, 1901
Glaucidium palmarum, the Colima pygmy owl, is a small owl found in western Mexico across multiple forest and plantation habitats.
Jungle Owlet
Glaucidium radiatum (Tickell, 1833)
Glaucidium radiatum, the jungle owlet, is a small barred South Asian owl with two recognized subspecies.
African Barred Owlet
Glaucidium capense (A.Smith, 1834)
Glaucidium capense, the African barred owlet, is a small owl endemic to open wooded habitats of Southern and Eastern Africa.
Pearl-spotted Owlet
Glaucidium perlatum (Vieillot, 1817)
Glaucidium perlatum, the pearl-spotted owlet, is a small African owl classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Austral Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium nana (P.P.King, 1827)
Glaucidium nana, the austral pygmy owl, is a small owl with two color morphs found across southern South America in varied habitats.
Great Gray Owl
Strix nebulosa J.R.Forster, 1772
Strix nebulosa, the great grey owl, is a large raptor with described appearance, calls, habitat, and distribution across North America and northern Asia.
Barred Owl
Strix varia Barton, 1799
The barred owl (Strix varia) is a large owl with subdued coloration, native to the eastern US and southern Canada, which has expanded its range, prefers old - growth forests, nests in tree hollows, breeds in late winter, and the young gain independence in autumn.
Tawny Owl
Strix aluco Linnaeus, 1758
Strix aluco, the tawny owl, is a non-migratory nocturnal Eurasian owl with distinct physical and sensory adaptations.
Ural Owl
Strix uralensis Pallas, 1771
The Ural owl (Strix uralensis Pallas, 1771) is a large owl with a long tail, pale plumage, and distinct vocalizations. It has a wide distribution in Europe, Asia, and Japan, prefers mature forests, and shows reverse sexual dimorphism, with females larger than males.
Brown Wood-Owl
Strix leptogrammica Temminck, 1832
The brown wood owl (Strix leptogrammica) is a medium-large typical owl found across South and Southeast Asia.
Spotted Wood-Owl
Strix seloputo Horsfield, 1821
The spotted wood owl (Strix seloputo) is a medium-sized owl with three geographically separated subspecies found across Southeast Asia.
Fulvous Owl
Strix fulvescens (P.L.Sclater & Salvin, 1868)
The fulvous owl (Strix fulvescens) is a medium-sized highland owl native to Central America and southern Mexico.
Mottled Wood-Owl
Strix ocellata (R.Lesson, 1839)
Strix ocellata is a large, ear tuft-less owl native to South Asia with distinct plumage patterns and three recognized subspecies.
Rufous-legged Owl
Strix rufipes P.P.King, 1827
Strix rufipes, the rufous-legged owl, is a compact tuftless owl found in old-growth and mature forests of southern South America.
Spotted Owl
Strix occidentalis (Xántus de Vésey, 1860)
Strix occidentalis, the spotted owl, is a North American owl with three recognized subspecies that face displacement by invasive barred owls.
Rusty-barred Owl
Strix hylophila Temminck, 1825
Strix hylophila, the rusty-barred owl, is a small South American owl with distinctive barred plumage that lives in varied wooded habitats.
African Wood-Owl
Strix woodfordii (A.Smith, 1834)
Strix woodfordii, the African wood owl, is a medium-sized strictly nocturnal owl found across much of sub-Saharan Africa.
Black-and-white Owl
Strix nigrolineata (P.L.Sclater, 1859)
Strix nigrolineata, the black-and-white owl, is a non-migratory medium-sized owl native to Neotropical forests from Mexico to Peru.
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