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coruja-buraqueira

Athene cunicularia

Least Concern

About

The Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) is a species in the genus Athene. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Strigidae (True Owls)

Genus

Athene

Species

Athene cunicularia (coruja-buraqueira)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アナホリフクロウ

Chinese 穴小鸮

Spanish Tecolote llanero

French Chevêche des terriers

German Kaninchenkauz

Portuguese coruja-buraqueira

Russian Кроличий сыч

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of coruja-buraqueira?

The scientific name of coruja-buraqueira is Athene cunicularia. It belongs to the genus Athene.

What is the conservation status of coruja-buraqueira?

coruja-buraqueira (Athene cunicularia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does coruja-buraqueira live?

coruja-buraqueira is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does coruja-buraqueira belong to?

coruja-buraqueira (Athene cunicularia) belongs to the genus Athene, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.

Is coruja-buraqueira endangered?

No, coruja-buraqueira (Athene cunicularia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does coruja-buraqueira belong to?

coruja-buraqueira (Athene cunicularia) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of coruja-buraqueira?

The closest relatives of coruja-buraqueira in the genus Athene include mocho-de-brama, mocho-galego.