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Golden Masked-Owl

Tyto aurantia

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (ave)
Order
Strigiformes (Owls)
Family
Tytonidae
Genus
Tyto
Species
Tyto aurantia (Golden Masked-Owl)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ニューブリテンメンフクロウ
Chinese 橘仓鸮
Spanish Lechuza dorada
French Effraie dorée
German Goldeule
Russian Золотистая сипуха

Similar Species in Tyto

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coruja-da-igreja / coruja-das-torres
Tyto alba
Least Concern
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coruja-do-capim
Tyto capensis
Least Concern
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coruja-mascarada-pequena
Tyto sororcula
Not Evaluated
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coruja-sombria
Tyto tenebricosa
Least Concern
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coruja-vermelha-de-madagascar
Tyto soumagnei
Vulnerable
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Lesser Sooty Owl
Tyto multipunctata
Least Concern
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Ashy-faced Owl
Tyto glaucops
Least Concern
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Sulawesi Masked-Owl
Tyto rosenbergii
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Golden Masked-Owl?
The scientific name of Golden Masked-Owl is Tyto aurantia. It belongs to the genus Tyto.
What is the conservation status of Golden Masked-Owl?
Golden Masked-Owl (Tyto aurantia) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Golden Masked-Owl live?
Golden Masked-Owl is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Golden Masked-Owl belong to?
Golden Masked-Owl (Tyto aurantia) belongs to the genus Tyto, which is part of the taxonomic family Tytonidae.
Is Golden Masked-Owl endangered?
Yes, Golden Masked-Owl (Tyto aurantia) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Golden Masked-Owl belong to?
Golden Masked-Owl (Tyto aurantia) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Golden Masked-Owl?
The closest relatives of Golden Masked-Owl in the genus Tyto include coruja-da-igreja / coruja-das-torres, coruja-do-capim, coruja-mascarada-pequena, coruja-sombria, coruja-vermelha-de-madagascar.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Tyto — 16 Species

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coruja-da-igreja / coruja-das-torres
Tyto alba
LC 🐾
coruja-do-capim
Tyto capensis
LC 🐾
coruja-mascarada-pequena
Tyto sororcula
NE 🐾
coruja-sombria
Tyto tenebricosa
LC 🐾
coruja-vermelha-de-madagascar
Tyto soumagnei
VU 🐾
Minahassa Masked-Owl
Tyto inexspectata
VU 🐾
Lesser Sooty Owl
Tyto multipunctata
LC 🐾
Ashy-faced Owl
Tyto glaucops
LC 🐾
Sulawesi Masked-Owl
Tyto rosenbergii
LC 🐾
Taliabu Masked-Owl
Tyto nigrobrunnea
VU 🐾
Andaman Masked-Owl
Tyto deroepstorffi
NE 🐾
Seram Masked-Owl
Tyto almae
DD 🐾
Australian Masked-Owl
Tyto novaehollandiae
LC 🐾
Australasian Grass-Owl
Tyto longimembris
LC
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Golden Masked-Owl
Tyto aurantia
VU
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Manus Masked-Owl
Tyto manusi
NE
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