Illustration representing 鸮形目 (Strigiformes)
Order

Strigiformes

鸮形目

238 species in this taxon

order of birds Owls (Strigiformes) is an order comprising closely related families of organisms. It contains 2 families with 238 known species. This includes the family groups True Owls, and Tytonidae. Among its members, 40 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Birds (Aves).

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