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Búho nival

Bubo scandiacus

Critically Endangered

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El buho niveo (Bubo scandiacus) esta clasificado como En Peligro Critico (CR) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Enfrenta un riesgo extremadamente alto de extincion en estado silvestre debido a una severa disminucion poblacional y la perdida de habitat.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Ecuador). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Strigidae (True Owls)

Genus

Bubo (Eagle Owls)

Species

Bubo scandiacus (Búho nival)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シロフクロウ

Chinese 雪鴞

Spanish Búho nival

French Harfang des neiges

German Schneeeule

Portuguese coruja-das-neves

Russian Белая сова

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Búho nival?

The scientific name of Búho nival is Bubo scandiacus. It belongs to the genus Bubo.

What is the conservation status of Búho nival?

Búho nival (Bubo scandiacus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Búho nival live?

Búho nival is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Ecuador). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Búho nival belong to?

Búho nival (Bubo scandiacus) belongs to the genus Bubo, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.

Is Búho nival endangered?

Yes, Búho nival (Bubo scandiacus) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Búho nival belong to?

Búho nival (Bubo scandiacus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Búho nival?

The closest relatives of Búho nival in the genus Bubo include Búho africano, Búho barrado, Búho bengalí, Búho ceniciento, Búho cornudo.