About the Australasian Grass-Owl
The eastern grass owl, also known as Chinese grass owl or Australasian grass owl, is a species of owl in the family Tytonidae. They feed predominantly on small rodents.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Barn-Owls (Tytonidae) |
| Species | Tyto longimembris |
| Species Codes | ausgro1, AGOW, EGOW, AUGO, EAGO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Australasian Grass-Owl belong to?
The Australasian Grass-Owl (Tyto longimembris) belongs to the Barn-Owls family (Tytonidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Australasian Grass-Owl?
The eastern grass owl, also known as Chinese grass owl or Australasian grass owl, is a species of owl in the family Tytonidae. They feed predominantly on small rodents....
Where can I report a Australasian Grass-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Australasian Grass-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ausgro1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
20
Species in Family
214
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