About the Itombwe Owl
The Itombwe Owl (Tyto prigoginei) is a species of bird in the Barn-Owls family (Tytonidae), within the order Strigiformes. This family contains 20 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code cobowl1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Barn-Owls (Tytonidae) |
| Species | Tyto prigoginei |
| Species Codes | cobowl1, ITOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Itombwe Owl belong to?
The Itombwe Owl (Tyto prigoginei) belongs to the Barn-Owls family (Tytonidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Itombwe Owl?
The Itombwe Owl is a member of the Barn-Owls family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Itombwe Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Itombwe Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cobowl1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Barn-Owls 20 species
More Birds in Order Strigiformes
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
20
Species in Family
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