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Кенийская совка

Otus ireneae

Endangered

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

Strigiformes (совообразные)

Family

Strigidae (True Owls)

Genus

Otus

Species

Otus ireneae (Кенийская совка)

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 Кенийская совка?

The scientific name of Кенийская совка is Otus ireneae. It belongs to the genus Otus.

What is the conservation status of Кенийская совка?

Кенийская совка (Otus ireneae) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Кенийская совка live?

Кенийская совка 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 Кенийская совка belong to?

Кенийская совка (Otus ireneae) belongs to the genus Otus, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.

Is Кенийская совка endangered?

Yes, Кенийская совка (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 Кенийская совка belong to?

Кенийская совка (Otus ireneae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).

What are the closest relatives of Кенийская совка?

The closest relatives of Кенийская совка in the genus Otus include Андаманская совка, Анжуанская совка, Африканская совка, Белолобая совка, Большая комосская совка.