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mocho-de-orelhas-de-sokoke

Otus ireneae

Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Kenya and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇰🇪 Kenya

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Strigidae (True Owls)

Genus

Otus

Species

Otus ireneae (mocho-de-orelhas-de-sokoke)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハイイロコノハズク

Chinese 肯亞角鴞

Spanish Autillo de Sokoke

French Petit-duc d'Irène

German Sokoke-Zwergohreule

Portuguese mocho-de-orelhas-de-sokoke

Russian Кенийская совка

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of mocho-de-orelhas-de-sokoke?

The scientific name of mocho-de-orelhas-de-sokoke is Otus ireneae. It belongs to the genus Otus.

What is the conservation status of mocho-de-orelhas-de-sokoke?

mocho-de-orelhas-de-sokoke (Otus ireneae) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does mocho-de-orelhas-de-sokoke live?

mocho-de-orelhas-de-sokoke is found in Distributed across Kenya and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Kenya, Norway.

What family does mocho-de-orelhas-de-sokoke belong to?

mocho-de-orelhas-de-sokoke (Otus ireneae) belongs to the genus Otus, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.

Is mocho-de-orelhas-de-sokoke endangered?

Yes, mocho-de-orelhas-de-sokoke (Otus ireneae) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does mocho-de-orelhas-de-sokoke belong to?

mocho-de-orelhas-de-sokoke (Otus ireneae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of mocho-de-orelhas-de-sokoke?

The closest relatives of mocho-de-orelhas-de-sokoke in the genus Otus include coruja-das-filipinas, coruja-de-colar, mocho-de-gurney, mocho-de-orelhas-da-índia, mocho-de-são-tomé.