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Rufous Owl

Ninox rufa

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Chordata (척삭동물)
Class
Aves (새)
Order
Strigiformes (올빼미목)
Family
Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus
Ninox
Species
Ninox rufa (Rufous Owl)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アカチャアオバズク
Chinese 棕鷹鴞
Spanish Nínox rojizo
French Ninoxe rousse
German Rostkauz
Portuguese coruja-ruiva
Russian Рыжая иглоногая сова

Similar Species in Ninox

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Bismarck Boobook
Ninox variegata
Least Concern
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Brown Boobook
Ninox scutulata
Least Concern
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Camiguin Boobook
Ninox leventisi
Vulnerable
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Cebu Boobook
Ninox rumseyi
Vulnerable
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Christmas Island Boobook
Ninox natalis
Vulnerable
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Cinnabar Boobook
Ninox ios
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Andaman Boobook
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rufous Owl?
The scientific name of Rufous Owl is Ninox rufa. It belongs to the genus Ninox.
What is the conservation status of Rufous Owl?
Rufous Owl (Ninox rufa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rufous Owl live?
Rufous Owl is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Rufous Owl belong to?
Rufous Owl (Ninox rufa) belongs to the genus Ninox, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.
Is Rufous Owl endangered?
No, Rufous Owl (Ninox rufa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Rufous Owl belong to?
Rufous Owl (Ninox rufa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Rufous Owl?
The closest relatives of Rufous Owl in the genus Ninox include Andaman Boobook, Bismarck Boobook, Brown Boobook, Camiguin Boobook, Cebu Boobook.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Ninox — 20 Species

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Andaman Boobook
Ninox affinis
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Bismarck Boobook
Ninox variegata
LC 🐾
Brown Boobook
Ninox scutulata
LC 🐾
Camiguin Boobook
Ninox leventisi
VU 🐾
Cebu Boobook
Ninox rumseyi
VU 🐾
Christmas Island Boobook
Ninox natalis
VU 🐾
Cinnabar Boobook
Ninox ios
LC 🐾
Barking Owl
Ninox connivens
LC 🐾
Halmahera Boobook
Ninox hypogramma
LC 🐾
Hantu Boobook
Ninox squamipila
LC 🐾
Hume's Boobook
Ninox obscura
LC 🐾
Least Boobook
Ninox sumbaensis
EN 🐾
Luzon Boobook
Ninox philippensis
LC 🐾
Manus Boobook
Ninox meeki
LC 🐾
Mindanao Boobook
Ninox spilocephala
NT 🐾
New Britain Boobook
Ninox odiosa
VU 🐾
Northern Boobook
Ninox japonica
LC 🐾
Ochre-bellied Boobook
Ninox ochracea
NT 🐾
Romblon Boobook
Ninox spilonotus
EN 🐾
Papuan Boobook
Ninox theomacha
LC
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