About the Tawny Fish-Owl
The tawny fish owl is a fish owl species in the family known as typical owls, Strigidae. It is native from southern Nepal to Bangladesh, Vietnam and China and Bhutan. Due to its wide geographical distribution, it is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Ketupa flavipes |
| Species Codes | tafowl1, TAFO, TFOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tawny Fish-Owl belong to?
The Tawny Fish-Owl (Ketupa flavipes) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Tawny Fish-Owl?
The tawny fish owl is a fish owl species in the family known as typical owls, Strigidae. It is native from southern Nepal to Bangladesh, Vietnam and China and Bhutan. Due to its wide geographical distribution, it is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List....
Where can I report a Tawny Fish-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Tawny Fish-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tafowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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