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Buff-fronted Owl

Aegolius harrisii

Least Concern

About

The Buff-Fronted Owl (Aegolius harrisii) is a species in the genus Aegolius. 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.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Strigidae (True Owls)

Genus

Aegolius

Species

Aegolius harrisii (Buff-fronted Owl)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese セグロキンメフクロウ

Chinese 黃額鬼鴞

Spanish Buhito Frentianteado

French Nyctale de Harris

German Blassstirnkauz

Portuguese caburé-acanelado

Russian Свеглолобый мохноногий сыч

Similar Species in Aegolius

Northern Saw-whet Owl

Aegolius acadicus

Least Concern

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Unspotted Saw-whet Owl

Aegolius ridgwayi

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Buff-fronted Owl?

The scientific name of Buff-fronted Owl is Aegolius harrisii. It belongs to the genus Aegolius.

What is the conservation status of Buff-fronted Owl?

Buff-fronted Owl (Aegolius harrisii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Buff-fronted Owl live?

Buff-fronted Owl is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Buff-fronted Owl belong to?

Buff-fronted Owl (Aegolius harrisii) belongs to the genus Aegolius, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.

Is Buff-fronted Owl endangered?

No, Buff-fronted Owl (Aegolius harrisii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Buff-fronted Owl belong to?

Buff-fronted Owl (Aegolius harrisii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Buff-fronted Owl?

The closest relatives of Buff-fronted Owl in the genus Aegolius include Bermuda Saw-whet Owl, Boreal Owl, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Unspotted Saw-whet Owl.