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Waldkauz

Strix aluco

Least Concern

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Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (Tier)

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Strigiformes (Eulen)

Strigidae (True Owls)

Species

Strix aluco (Waldkauz)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese モリフクロウ

Chinese 灰林鴞

Spanish Cárabo común

French Chouette hulotte

German Waldkauz

Portuguese coruja-do-mato

Russian Серая неясыть

Similar Species in Strix

Afrikanischer Waldkauz

Strix woodfordii

Strix nigrolineata

Strix hylophila

Strix chacoensis

Near Threatened

Strix occidentalis

Near Threatened

Strix fulvescens

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vs Afrikanischer Waldkauz vs Bartkauz vs Bindenhalskauz vs Brasilkauz

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Waldkauz?

The scientific name of Waldkauz is Strix aluco. It belongs to the genus Strix.

What is the conservation status of Waldkauz?

Waldkauz (Strix aluco) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Waldkauz live?

Waldkauz is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Waldkauz belong to?

Waldkauz (Strix aluco) belongs to the genus Strix, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.

Is Waldkauz endangered?

No, Waldkauz (Strix aluco) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Waldkauz belong to?

Waldkauz (Strix aluco) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Waldkauz?

The closest relatives of Waldkauz in the genus Strix include Afrikanischer Waldkauz, Bartkauz, Bindenhalskauz, Brasilkauz, Chacokauz.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Strix — 20 Species

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Afrikanischer Waldkauz

Strix woodfordii

Strix nigrolineata

Strix hylophila

Strix chacoensis

Strix occidentalis

Strix fulvescens

Strix uralensis

Strix nivicolum

Strix leptogrammica

Strix albitarsis

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Waldkauz

Strix aluco

LC

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Data verified März 2026

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