About the Forest Owlet
The forest owlet is endemic to the forests of central India. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List since 2018, as the population is estimated at fewer than 1,000 mature individuals. It is threatened foremost by deforestation.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Athene blewitti |
| Species Codes | forowl1, FOOW |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Forest Owlet belong to?
The Forest Owlet (Athene blewitti) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Forest Owlet?
The Forest Owlet is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Forest Owlet?
The forest owlet is endemic to the forests of central India. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List since 2018, as the population is estimated at fewer than 1,000 mature individuals. It is threatened foremost by deforestation....
Where can I report a Forest Owlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Forest Owlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code forowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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