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肯亞角鴞 (Sokoke Scops-Owl)

Otus ireneae

Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Kenya and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇰🇪 Kenya

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Strigidae (True Owls)

Genus

Otus

Species

Otus ireneae (肯亞角鴞)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハイイロコノハズク

Chinese 肯亞角鴞

Spanish Autillo de Sokoke

French Petit-duc d'Irène

German Sokoke-Zwergohreule

Portuguese mocho-de-orelhas-de-sokoke

Russian Кенийская совка

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 肯亞角鴞?

The scientific name of 肯亞角鴞 is Otus ireneae. It belongs to the genus Otus.

What is the conservation status of 肯亞角鴞?

肯亞角鴞 (Otus ireneae) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does 肯亞角鴞 live?

肯亞角鴞 is found in Distributed across Kenya and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Kenya, Norway.

What family does 肯亞角鴞 belong to?

肯亞角鴞 (Otus ireneae) belongs to the genus Otus, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.

Is 肯亞角鴞 endangered?

Yes, 肯亞角鴞 (Otus ireneae) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does 肯亞角鴞 belong to?

肯亞角鴞 (Otus ireneae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of 肯亞角鴞?

The closest relatives of 肯亞角鴞 in the genus Otus include 倫佳尼角鴞, 內格羅角鴞, 华莱士角鸮, 南菲律宾角鸮, 印度角鴞.