About the Sri Lanka Bay-Owl
The Sri Lanka Bay-Owl (Phodilus assimilis) 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 srlbao1 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 assimilis |
| Species Codes | srlbao1, SLBO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sri Lanka Bay-Owl belong to?
The Sri Lanka Bay-Owl (Phodilus assimilis) belongs to the Barn-Owls family (Tytonidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Sri Lanka Bay-Owl?
The Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka Bay-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Sri Lanka Bay-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code srlbao1, or on iNaturalist.