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Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

Least Concern

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Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Strigidae (True Owls)

Genus

Asio

Species

Asio flammeus (Short-eared Owl)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コミミズク

Chinese 短耳鴞

Spanish Búho cuerno corto

French Hibou des marais

German Sumpfohreule

Portuguese mocho-dos-banhados / coruja-do-nabal

Russian Болотная сова

Thai นกเค้าแมวหูสั้น

Similar Species in Asio

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African Long-eared Owl

Madagascar Long-eared Owl

Asio madagascariensis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Short-eared Owl?

The scientific name of Short-eared Owl is Asio flammeus. It belongs to the genus Asio.

What is the conservation status of Short-eared Owl?

Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Short-eared Owl live?

Short-eared Owl is found in Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Short-eared Owl belong to?

Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) belongs to the genus Asio, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.

Is Short-eared Owl endangered?

No, Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Short-eared Owl belong to?

Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Short-eared Owl?

The closest relatives of Short-eared Owl in the genus Asio include African Long-eared Owl, Long-eared Owl, Madagascar Long-eared Owl, Marsh Owl, Stygian Owl.