About the African Grass-Owl
The African grass owl or simply grass owl is a species of owl in the barn owl family, Tytonidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Barn-Owls (Tytonidae) |
| Species | Tyto capensis |
| Species Codes | afgowl1, AGOW, GROW, AFGO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Grass-Owl belong to?
The African Grass-Owl (Tyto capensis) belongs to the Barn-Owls family (Tytonidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the African Grass-Owl?
The African grass owl or simply grass owl is a species of owl in the barn owl family, Tytonidae....
Where can I report a African Grass-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of African Grass-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afgowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Strigiformes
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
20
Species in Family
38
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