About the Lesser Horned Owl
The lesser horned owl or Magellanic horned owl is a large owl of the genus Bubo found in southern South America, extending north to the central Andes. It has traditionally been classified as a subspecies of the great horned owl, but is now treated as a separate species based on differences in voice and size and because of the genetic distance between the two.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Bubo magellanicus |
| Species Codes | grhowl2, LHOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lesser Horned Owl belong to?
The Lesser Horned Owl (Bubo magellanicus) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Lesser Horned Owl?
The lesser horned owl or Magellanic horned owl is a large owl of the genus Bubo found in southern South America, extending north to the central Andes. It has traditionally been classified as a subspecies of the great horned owl, but is now treated as a separate species based on differences in voice ...
Where can I report a Lesser Horned Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Lesser Horned Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grhowl2, or on iNaturalist.
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