About the Dusky Eagle-Owl
The dusky eagle-owl is an owl species in the family Strigidae that is widespread in South and Southeast Asia. The type specimen used to describe the species was collected on the Coromandel Coast, which was used for the specific epithet. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. The species's extent of occurrence is estimated at 9,250,000 km2 (3,570,000 sq mi). However, volunteer generated databases such as eBird.org suggest that the available extent of occurrence is a vast over-estimate.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Ketupa coromanda |
| Species Codes | dueowl1, DEOW, DUEO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dusky Eagle-Owl belong to?
The Dusky Eagle-Owl (Ketupa coromanda) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Dusky Eagle-Owl?
The dusky eagle-owl is an owl species in the family Strigidae that is widespread in South and Southeast Asia. The type specimen used to describe the species was collected on the Coromandel Coast, which was used for the specific epithet. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. The species...
Where can I report a Dusky Eagle-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Dusky Eagle-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dueowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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