About the Ashy-faced Owl
The ashy-faced owl is a species of bird in the barn-owl family Tytonidae. It is found on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, on Dominica, and on several other islands of the Lesser Antilles.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Barn-Owls (Tytonidae) |
| Species | Tyto glaucops |
| Species Codes | asfowl1, AFOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ashy-faced Owl belong to?
The Ashy-faced Owl (Tyto glaucops) belongs to the Barn-Owls family (Tytonidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Ashy-faced Owl?
The ashy-faced owl is a species of bird in the barn-owl family Tytonidae. It is found on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, on Dominica, and on several other islands of the Lesser Antilles....
Where can I report a Ashy-faced Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Ashy-faced Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code asfowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
20
Species in Family
60
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