About the Fulvous Owl
The fulvous owl, or Guatemala barred owl, is a resident of the cloud forests of Central America. A medium-sized true owl, it has a round head, lacking ear tufts. Its typical coloration is warm dark brown or reddish brown on the back and lighter brown on the front with darker barring. Adults weigh approximately 600 grams (21 oz), with females being heavier. Its distribution is limited to highland regions of Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador. It inhabits elevations from 1,200 to 3,100 meters, and is fairly common within its range. Its behavior is poorly known, as are its population size and distribution. It is classified as a species of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, although it is considered endangered in Mexico.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Strix fulvescens |
| Species Codes | fulowl1, FUOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Fulvous Owl belong to?
The Fulvous Owl (Strix fulvescens) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Fulvous Owl?
The fulvous owl, or Guatemala barred owl, is a resident of the cloud forests of Central America. A medium-sized true owl, it has a round head, lacking ear tufts. Its typical coloration is warm dark brown or reddish brown on the back and lighter brown on the front with darker barring. Adults weigh ap...
Where can I report a Fulvous Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Fulvous Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fulowl1, or on iNaturalist.