About the Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl
The spot-bellied eagle-owl, also known as the forest eagle-owl is a large bird of prey with a formidable appearance. It is a forest-inhabiting species found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. This species is considered part of a superspecies with the barred eagle-owl, which looks quite similar but is allopatric in distribution.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Ketupa nipalensis |
| Species Codes | sbeowl1, SBEO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl belong to?
The Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl (Ketupa nipalensis) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl?
The spot-bellied eagle-owl, also known as the forest eagle-owl is a large bird of prey with a formidable appearance. It is a forest-inhabiting species found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. This species is considered part of a superspecies with the barred eagle-owl, which looks quite s...
Where can I report a Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sbeowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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