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Schmuck-Zwergohreule

Otus elegans

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Strigiformes (Eulen)
Family
Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus
Otus
Species
Otus elegans (Schmuck-Zwergohreule)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese リュウキュウコノハズク
Chinese 琉球角鸮
Spanish Autillo elegante
French Petit-duc élégant
German Schmuck-Zwergohreule
Russian Совка Рюкю

Similar Species in Otus

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Afrika-Zwergohreule
Otus senegalensis
Least Concern
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Andamenen-Zwergohreule
Otus balli
Least Concern
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Angelina-Zwergohreule
Otus angelinae
Vulnerable
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Anjouan-Zwergohreule
Otus capnodes
Endangered
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Arabien-Zwergohreule
Otus pamelae
Least Concern
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Beccari-Zwergohreule
Otus beccarii
Vulnerable
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Ceylon-Zwergohreule
Otus thilohoffmanni
Endangered
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Enggano-Zwergohreule
Otus enganensis
Near Threatened
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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Schmuck-Zwergohreule?
The scientific name of Schmuck-Zwergohreule is Otus elegans. It belongs to the genus Otus.
What is the conservation status of Schmuck-Zwergohreule?
Schmuck-Zwergohreule (Otus elegans) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Schmuck-Zwergohreule live?
Schmuck-Zwergohreule is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Schmuck-Zwergohreule belong to?
Schmuck-Zwergohreule (Otus elegans) belongs to the genus Otus, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.
What kingdom does Schmuck-Zwergohreule belong to?
Schmuck-Zwergohreule (Otus elegans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Schmuck-Zwergohreule?
The closest relatives of Schmuck-Zwergohreule in the genus Otus include Afrika-Zwergohreule, Andamenen-Zwergohreule, Angelina-Zwergohreule, Anjouan-Zwergohreule, Arabien-Zwergohreule.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Otus — 20 Species

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Afrika-Zwergohreule
Otus senegalensis
LC 🐾
Andamenen-Zwergohreule
Otus balli
LC 🐾
Angelina-Zwergohreule
Otus angelinae
VU 🐾
Anjouan-Zwergohreule
Otus capnodes
EN 🐾
Arabien-Zwergohreule
Otus pamelae
LC 🐾
Beccari-Zwergohreule
Otus beccarii
VU 🐾
Ceylon-Zwergohreule
Otus thilohoffmanni
EN 🐾
Enggano-Zwergohreule
Otus enganensis
NT 🐾
Everett-Zwergohreule
Otus everetti
LC 🐾
Flores-Zwergohreule
Otus alfredi
EN 🐾
Fuchs-Zwergohreule
Otus spilocephalus
LC 🐾
Gelbschnabel-Zwergohreule
Otus icterorhynchus
LC 🐾
Halsband-Zwergohreule
Otus lettia
LC 🐾
Hartlaub-Zwergohreule
Otus hartlaubi
VU 🐾
Indien-Zwergohreule
Otus bakkamoena
LC 🐾
Japan-Zwergohreule
Otus semitorques
LC 🐾
Komoren-Zwergohreule
Otus pauliani
EN 🐾
Lombok-Zwergohreule
Otus jolandae
NT 🐾
Luzon-Zwergohreule
Otus longicornis
NT 🐾
Madagaskar-Zwergohreule
Otus rutilus
LC
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