About the Brown Wood-Owl
The brown wood owl is found in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Taiwan, and south China. The brown wood owl is a resident breeder in south Asia. This species is a part of the family of owls known as typical owls (Strigidae), which contains most species of owl. It belongs to the earless owl genus Strix.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Strix leptogrammica |
| Species Codes | brwowl1, BWOW, BRWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown Wood-Owl belong to?
The Brown Wood-Owl (Strix leptogrammica) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Brown Wood-Owl?
The brown wood owl is found in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Taiwan, and south China. The brown wood owl is a resident breeder in south Asia. This species is a part of the family of owls known as typical owls (Strigidae), which contains most species of owl. It belongs to the earless owl g...
Where can I report a Brown Wood-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown Wood-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brwowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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