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Petit-duc d'Irène

Otus ireneae

Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Kenya and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇰🇪 Kenya

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Strigidae (True Owls)

Genus

Otus

Species

Otus ireneae (Petit-duc d'Irène)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハイイロコノハズク

Chinese 肯亞角鴞

Spanish Autillo de Sokoke

French Petit-duc d'Irène

German Sokoke-Zwergohreule

Portuguese mocho-de-orelhas-de-sokoke

Russian Кенийская совка

Similar Species in Otus

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Petit-duc à bec jaune

Petit-duc à front blanc

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Petit-duc d'Irène?

The scientific name of Petit-duc d'Irène is Otus ireneae. It belongs to the genus Otus.

What is the conservation status of Petit-duc d'Irène?

Petit-duc d'Irène (Otus ireneae) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Petit-duc d'Irène live?

Petit-duc d'Irène is found in Distributed across Kenya and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Kenya, Norway.

What family does Petit-duc d'Irène belong to?

Petit-duc d'Irène (Otus ireneae) belongs to the genus Otus, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.

Is Petit-duc d'Irène endangered?

Yes, Petit-duc d'Irène (Otus ireneae) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Petit-duc d'Irène belong to?

Petit-duc d'Irène (Otus ireneae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Petit-duc d'Irène?

The closest relatives of Petit-duc d'Irène 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.