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Ural Owl

Strix uralensis

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and Ukraine. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Strigidae (True Owls)

Genus

Strix

Species

Strix uralensis (Ural Owl)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese フクロウ

Chinese 長尾林鴞

Spanish Cárabo uralense

French Chouette de l'Oural

German Habichtskauz

Portuguese coruja-dos-urales

Russian Длиннохвостая неясыть

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ural Owl?

The scientific name of Ural Owl is Strix uralensis. It belongs to the genus Strix.

What is the conservation status of Ural Owl?

Ural Owl (Strix uralensis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Ural Owl live?

Ural Owl is found in Distributed across Belgium, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and Ukraine. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine.

What family does Ural Owl belong to?

Ural Owl (Strix uralensis) belongs to the genus Strix, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.

What kingdom does Ural Owl belong to?

Ural Owl (Strix uralensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Ural Owl?

The closest relatives of Ural Owl in the genus Strix include African Wood Owl, Barred Owl, Black-and-white Owl, Black-banded Owl, Brown Wood Owl.