About the Desert Owl
The desert owl or desert tawny owl, formerly known as Hume's owl, is a species of owl. It is closely related to the more widespread tawny owl and to the range-restricted Omani owl.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Strix hadorami |
| Species Codes | humowl1, DTOW, DEOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Desert Owl belong to?
The Desert Owl (Strix hadorami) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Desert Owl?
The desert owl or desert tawny owl, formerly known as Hume's owl, is a species of owl. It is closely related to the more widespread tawny owl and to the range-restricted Omani owl....
Where can I report a Desert Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Desert Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code humowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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