About the Southern White-faced Owl
The Southern white-faced owl is a fairly small owl in the family Strigidae. It is native to the southern half of Africa. It was formerly regarded as a subspecies of the northern white-faced owl but the two are now commonly treated as separate species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Ptilopsis granti |
| Species Codes | swfowl1, SWFO, SWFS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Southern White-faced Owl belong to?
The Southern White-faced Owl (Ptilopsis granti) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Southern White-faced Owl?
The Southern white-faced owl is a fairly small owl in the family Strigidae. It is native to the southern half of Africa. It was formerly regarded as a subspecies of the northern white-faced owl but the two are now commonly treated as separate species....
Where can I report a Southern White-faced Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Southern White-faced Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code swfowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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