About the Long-whiskered Owlet
The long-whiskered owlet is a vulnerable species of owl in subfamily Surniinae of the "typical owls", family Strigidae. It is endemic to a small area in Amazonas and San Martín departments of northern Peru.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Xenoglaux loweryi |
| Species Codes | lowowl1, LWOW |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Long-whiskered Owlet belong to?
The Long-whiskered Owlet (Xenoglaux loweryi) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Long-whiskered Owlet?
The Long-whiskered Owlet is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Long-whiskered Owlet?
The long-whiskered owlet is a vulnerable species of owl in subfamily Surniinae of the \"typical owls\", family Strigidae. It is endemic to a small area in Amazonas and San Martín departments of northern Peru....
Where can I report a Long-whiskered Owlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Long-whiskered Owlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lowowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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