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Lesser Sooty Owl

Tyto multipunctata

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒメススイロメンフクロウ
Chinese 小乌鸮
Spanish Lechuza moteada
French Effraie piquetée
German Fleckenrußeule
Russian Малая пепельная сипуха

Similar Species in Tyto

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African Grass-Owl
Tyto capensis
Least Concern
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Andaman Masked-Owl
Tyto deroepstorffi
Not Evaluated
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Ashy-faced Owl
Tyto glaucops
Least Concern
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Australasian Grass-Owl
Tyto longimembris
Least Concern
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Australian Masked-Owl
Tyto novaehollandiae
Least Concern
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Barn Owl
Tyto alba
Least Concern
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Golden Masked-Owl
Tyto aurantia
Vulnerable
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Lesser Masked-Owl
Tyto sororcula
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lesser Sooty Owl?
The scientific name of Lesser Sooty Owl is Tyto multipunctata. It belongs to the genus Tyto.
What is the conservation status of Lesser Sooty Owl?
Lesser Sooty Owl (Tyto multipunctata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Lesser Sooty Owl belong to?
Lesser Sooty Owl (Tyto multipunctata) belongs to the genus Tyto, which is part of the taxonomic family Tytonidae.
Is Lesser Sooty Owl endangered?
No, Lesser Sooty Owl (Tyto multipunctata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Lesser Sooty Owl belong to?
Lesser Sooty Owl (Tyto multipunctata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Lesser Sooty Owl?
The closest relatives of Lesser Sooty Owl in the genus Tyto include African Grass-Owl, Andaman Masked-Owl, Ashy-faced Owl, Australasian Grass-Owl, Australian Masked-Owl.

Genus Tyto — 16 Species

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African Grass-Owl
Tyto capensis
LC 🐾
Andaman Masked-Owl
Tyto deroepstorffi
NE 🐾
Ashy-faced Owl
Tyto glaucops
LC 🐾
Australasian Grass-Owl
Tyto longimembris
LC 🐾
Australian Masked-Owl
Tyto novaehollandiae
LC 🐾
Barn Owl
Tyto alba
LC 🐾
Golden Masked-Owl
Tyto aurantia
VU 🐾
Lesser Masked-Owl
Tyto sororcula
NE
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Lesser Sooty Owl
Tyto multipunctata
LC
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Madagascar Red Owl
Tyto soumagnei
VU 🐾
Manus Masked-Owl
Tyto manusi
NE 🐾
Minahassa Masked-Owl
Tyto inexspectata
VU 🐾
Seram Masked-Owl
Tyto almae
DD 🐾
Sooty Owl
Tyto tenebricosa
LC 🐾
Sulawesi Masked-Owl
Tyto rosenbergii
LC 🐾
Taliabu Masked-Owl
Tyto nigrobrunnea
VU
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