About the Guadalcanal Owl
The Guadalcanal owl, also known as the Guadalcanal boobook, is a small to medium-sized owl. It is endemic to Guadalcanal. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the Solomons boobook.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Athene granti |
| Species Codes | solboo2, GUOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Guadalcanal Owl belong to?
The Guadalcanal Owl (Athene granti) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Guadalcanal Owl?
The Guadalcanal owl, also known as the Guadalcanal boobook, is a small to medium-sized owl. It is endemic to Guadalcanal. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the Solomons boobook....
Where can I report a Guadalcanal Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Guadalcanal Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code solboo2, or on iNaturalist.
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