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Band-bellied Owl

Pulsatrix melanota

Least Concern

About

The Band-bellied Owl (Pulsatrix melanota) is a species in the genus Pulsatrix. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Strigiformes (بوميات)

Family

Strigidae (True Owls)

Genus

Pulsatrix

Species

Pulsatrix melanota (Band-bellied Owl)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アカオビメガネフクロウ

Chinese 斑腹眼鏡鴞

Spanish Búho Ventribandeado

French Chouette à collier

German Bindenkauz

Portuguese murucututu-de-barriga-listrada

Russian Рыжеполосая неотропическая сова

Similar Species in Pulsatrix

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Spectacled Owl

Pulsatrix perspicillata

Least Concern

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Tawny-browed Owl

Pulsatrix koeniswaldiana

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Band-bellied Owl?

The scientific name of Band-bellied Owl is Pulsatrix melanota. It belongs to the genus Pulsatrix.

What is the conservation status of Band-bellied Owl?

Band-bellied Owl (Pulsatrix melanota) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Band-bellied Owl live?

Band-bellied Owl is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Band-bellied Owl belong to?

Band-bellied Owl (Pulsatrix melanota) belongs to the genus Pulsatrix, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.

Is Band-bellied Owl endangered?

No, Band-bellied Owl (Pulsatrix melanota) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Band-bellied Owl belong to?

Band-bellied Owl (Pulsatrix melanota) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Band-bellied Owl?

The closest relatives of Band-bellied Owl in the genus Pulsatrix include Spectacled Owl, Tawny-browed Owl.