About the Stygian Owl
The Stygian owl is a medium-sized "typical owl" in subfamily Striginae. It is found in Mexico, parts of Central America, Cuba, Hispaniola, and 10 countries in South America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Asio stygius |
| Species Codes | styowl1, STOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Stygian Owl belong to?
The Stygian Owl (Asio stygius) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Stygian Owl?
The Stygian owl is a medium-sized \"typical owl\" in subfamily Striginae. It is found in Mexico, parts of Central America, Cuba, Hispaniola, and 10 countries in South America....
Where can I report a Stygian Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Stygian Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code styowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
228
Species in Family
1,319
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