About the Buff-fronted Owl
The buff-fronted owl is a small owl. It is found in widely separated areas in every South American country except French Guiana and Suriname.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Aegolius harrisii |
| Species Codes | bufowl1, BFOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Buff-fronted Owl belong to?
The Buff-fronted Owl (Aegolius harrisii) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Buff-fronted Owl?
The buff-fronted owl is a small owl. It is found in widely separated areas in every South American country except French Guiana and Suriname....
Where can I report a Buff-fronted Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Buff-fronted Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bufowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
228
Species in Family
127
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