About the Oriental Bay-Owl
The Oriental Bay-Owl (Phodilus badius) 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 orbowl1 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 | Phodilus badius |
| Species Codes | orbowl1, ORBO, OBOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Oriental Bay-Owl belong to?
The Oriental Bay-Owl (Phodilus badius) belongs to the Barn-Owls family (Tytonidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Oriental Bay-Owl?
The Oriental Bay-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 Oriental Bay-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Oriental Bay-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code orbowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Strigiformes
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
20
Species in Family
350
iNat Observations
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