Strigidae

True Owls (Strigidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 25 genuss with 219 known species. Key genus groups include Aegolius, Asio, Athene, Eagle Owls, Glaucidium, and Jubula. Among its members, 35 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Owls (Strigiformes).