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Grand-duc africain

Bubo africanus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, and United Kingdom.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (oiseau)
Order
Strigiformes (Owls)
Family
Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus
Bubo (Eagle Owls)
Species
Bubo africanus (Grand-duc africain)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アフリカワシミミズク
Chinese 斑雕鸮
Spanish Búho africano
French Grand-duc africain
German Fleckenuhu
Portuguese bufo-real-africano
Russian Африканский филин

Similar Species in Bubo

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Grand-duc à aigrettes
Bubo poensis
Least Concern
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Grand-duc ascalaphe
Bubo ascalaphus
Least Concern
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Grand-duc bruyant
Bubo sumatranus
Near Threatened
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Grand-duc d'Amérique
Bubo virginianus
Least Concern
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Grand-duc de Coromandel
Bubo coromandus
Least Concern
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Grand-duc de Magellan
Bubo magellanicus
Least Concern
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Grand-duc de Shelley
Bubo shelleyi
Vulnerable
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Grand-duc des Philippines
Bubo philippensis
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Grand-duc africain?
The scientific name of Grand-duc africain is Bubo africanus. It belongs to the genus Bubo.
What is the conservation status of Grand-duc africain?
Grand-duc africain (Bubo africanus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Grand-duc africain live?
Grand-duc africain is found in Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, and United Kingdom.. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom.
What family does Grand-duc africain belong to?
Grand-duc africain (Bubo africanus) belongs to the genus Bubo, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.
Is Grand-duc africain endangered?
No, Grand-duc africain (Bubo africanus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Grand-duc africain belong to?
Grand-duc africain (Bubo africanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Grand-duc africain?
The closest relatives of Grand-duc africain in the genus Bubo include Grand-duc à aigrettes, Grand-duc ascalaphe, Grand-duc bruyant, Grand-duc d'Amérique, Grand-duc de Coromandel.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Bubo — 19 Species

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Grand-duc à aigrettes
Bubo poensis
LC
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Grand-duc africain
Bubo africanus
LC
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Grand-duc ascalaphe
Bubo ascalaphus
LC 🦉
Grand-duc bruyant
Bubo sumatranus
NT 🦉
Grand-duc d'Amérique
Bubo virginianus
LC 🦉
Grand-duc de Coromandel
Bubo coromandus
LC 🦉
Grand-duc de Magellan
Bubo magellanicus
LC 🦉
Grand-duc de Shelley
Bubo shelleyi
VU 🦉
Grand-duc des Philippines
Bubo philippensis
VU 🦉
Grand-duc des Usambara
Bubo vosseleri
NE 🦉
Grand-duc de Verreaux
Bubo lacteus
LC 🦉
Grand-duc du Cap
Bubo capensis
LC 🦉
Grand-duc du Népal
Bubo nipalensis
LC 🦉
Grand-duc du Sahel
Bubo cinerascens
LC 🦉
Grand-duc indien
Bubo bengalensis
LC 🦉
Grand-duc tacheté
Bubo leucostictus
LC 🦉
Harfang des neiges
Bubo scandiacus
CR 🦉
hibou grand-duc
Bubo bubo
EN 🦉
Kétoupa de Blakiston
Bubo blakistoni
EN
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