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Petit-duc élégant

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 (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (oiseau)
Order
Strigiformes (Owls)
Family
Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus
Otus
Species
Otus elegans (Petit-duc élégant)

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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Petit-duc à bec jaune
Otus icterorhynchus
Least Concern
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Petit-duc à collier
Otus lettia
Least Concern
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Petit-duc africain
Otus senegalensis
Least Concern
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Petit-duc à front blanc
Otus sagittatus
Vulnerable
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Petit-duc d'Anjouan
Otus capnodes
Endangered
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Petit-duc d’Arabie saoudite
Otus pamelae
Least Concern
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Petit-duc de Beccari
Otus beccarii
Vulnerable
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Petit-duc de Bruce
Otus brucei
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Petit-duc élégant?
The scientific name of Petit-duc élégant is Otus elegans. It belongs to the genus Otus.
What is the conservation status of Petit-duc élégant?
Petit-duc élégant (Otus elegans) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Petit-duc élégant live?
Petit-duc élégant 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 Petit-duc élégant belong to?
Petit-duc élégant (Otus elegans) belongs to the genus Otus, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.
What kingdom does Petit-duc élégant belong to?
Petit-duc élégant (Otus elegans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Petit-duc élégant?
The closest relatives of Petit-duc élégant in the genus Otus include Petit-duc à bec jaune, Petit-duc à collier, Petit-duc africain, Petit-duc à front blanc, Petit-duc d'Anjouan.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Otus — 20 Species

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Petit-duc à bec jaune
Otus icterorhynchus
LC 🐾
Petit-duc à collier
Otus lettia
LC 🐾
Petit-duc africain
Otus senegalensis
LC 🐾
Petit-duc à front blanc
Otus sagittatus
VU 🐾
Petit-duc d'Anjouan
Otus capnodes
EN 🐾
Petit-duc d’Arabie saoudite
Otus pamelae
LC 🐾
Petit-duc de Beccari
Otus beccarii
VU 🐾
Petit-duc de Bruce
Otus brucei
LC 🐾
Petit-duc de Florès
Otus alfredi
EN 🐾
Petit-duc de Gurney
Otus gurneyi
VU 🐾
Petit-duc de Horsfield
Otus lempiji
LC 🐾
Petit-duc de Java
Otus angelinae
VU 🐾
Petit-duc de l'île Siau
Otus siaoensis
CR 🐾
Petit-duc de Lombok
Otus jolandae
NT 🐾
Petit-duc de Luçon
Otus megalotis
LC 🐾
Petit-duc de Manado
Otus manadensis
LC 🐾
Petit-duc de Mantanani
Otus mantananensis
NT 🐾
Petit-duc de Mayotte
Otus mayottensis
LC 🐾
Petit-duc de Mindanao
Otus mirus
NT 🐾
Petit-duc de Mindoro
Otus mindorensis
NT
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