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Chestnut-backed Owlet

Glaucidium castanotum

Near Threatened

About

The Chestnut-backed Owlet (Glaucidium castanotum) is a species in the genus Glaucidium. It is currently classified as Near Threatened 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.

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Aves (kuş)

Order

Strigiformes (Baykuş)

Family

Strigidae (True Owls)

Genus

Glaucidium

Species

Glaucidium castanotum (Chestnut-backed Owlet)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese クリセスズメフクロウ

Chinese 斯里蘭卡栗背鵂鶹

Spanish Mochuelo de Ceilán

French Chevêchette à dos marron

German Kastanienmantel-Zwergkauz

Russian Буроспинный воробьиный сыч

Similar Species in Glaucidium

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Albertine Owlet

Glaucidium albertinum

Glaucidium cuculoides

Least Concern

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Central American Pygmy-Owl

Glaucidium griseiceps

Least Concern

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Cloud-forest Pygmy-Owl

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chestnut-backed Owlet?

The scientific name of Chestnut-backed Owlet is Glaucidium castanotum. It belongs to the genus Glaucidium.

What is the conservation status of Chestnut-backed Owlet?

Chestnut-backed Owlet (Glaucidium castanotum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Chestnut-backed Owlet live?

Chestnut-backed Owlet is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.

What family does Chestnut-backed Owlet belong to?

Chestnut-backed Owlet (Glaucidium castanotum) belongs to the genus Glaucidium, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.

What kingdom does Chestnut-backed Owlet belong to?

Chestnut-backed Owlet (Glaucidium castanotum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of Chestnut-backed Owlet?

The closest relatives of Chestnut-backed Owlet in the genus Glaucidium include African Barred Owlet, Albertine Owlet, Amazonian Pygmy-Owl, Asian Barred Owlet, Central American Pygmy-Owl.