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Rufous-legged Owl

Strix rufipes

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and United Kingdom.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Chordata (척삭동물)
Class
Aves (새)
Order
Strigiformes (올빼미목)
Family
Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus
Strix
Species
Strix rufipes (Rufous-legged Owl)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アカアシモリフクロウ
Chinese 棕斑林鸮
Spanish Cárabo bataraz
French Chouette masquée
German Rotfußkauz
Russian Рыженогая неясыть

Similar Species in Strix

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Barred Owl
Strix varia
Least Concern
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Black-and-white Owl
Strix nigrolineata
Least Concern
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Chaco Owl
Strix chacoensis
Near Threatened
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Great Grey Owl
Strix nebulosa
Vulnerable
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Tawny Owl
Strix aluco
Least Concern
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Fulvous Owl
Strix fulvescens
Least Concern
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Himalayan Owl
Strix nivicolum
Least Concern
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African Wood Owl
Strix woodfordii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rufous-legged Owl?
The scientific name of Rufous-legged Owl is Strix rufipes. It belongs to the genus Strix.
What is the conservation status of Rufous-legged Owl?
Rufous-legged Owl (Strix rufipes) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rufous-legged Owl live?
Rufous-legged Owl is found in Distributed across Norway and United Kingdom.. Countries include Norway, United Kingdom.
What family does Rufous-legged Owl belong to?
Rufous-legged Owl (Strix rufipes) belongs to the genus Strix, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.
Is Rufous-legged Owl endangered?
No, Rufous-legged Owl (Strix rufipes) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Rufous-legged Owl belong to?
Rufous-legged Owl (Strix rufipes) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Rufous-legged Owl?
The closest relatives of Rufous-legged Owl in the genus Strix include African Wood Owl, Barred Owl, Black-and-white Owl, Chaco Owl, Great Grey Owl.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Strix — 20 Species

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African Wood Owl
Strix woodfordii
LC 🐾
Barred Owl
Strix varia
LC 🐾
Black-and-white Owl
Strix nigrolineata
LC 🐾
Chaco Owl
Strix chacoensis
NT 🐾
Great Grey Owl
Strix nebulosa
VU 🐾
Tawny Owl
Strix aluco
LC 🐾
Fulvous Owl
Strix fulvescens
LC 🐾
Himalayan Owl
Strix nivicolum
LC 🐾
Mottled Owl
Strix virgata
NE 🐾
Mottled Wood Owl
Strix ocellata
LC 🐾
Omani Owl
Strix butleri
LC 🐾
Pere David's Owl
Strix davidi
NE 🐾
Rufous-banded Owl
Strix albitarsis
LC
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Rufous-legged Owl
Strix rufipes
LC
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Rusty-barred Owl
Strix hylophila
LC 🐾
Spotted Owl
Strix occidentalis
NT 🐾
Spotted Wood Owl
Strix seloputo
LC 🐾
Black-banded Owl
Strix huhula
LC 🐾
Brown Wood Owl
Strix leptogrammica
LC 🐾
Ural Owl
Strix uralensis
NT
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