About the Vermiculated Fishing-Owl
The vermiculated fishing owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found within riverine forest in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, and Nigeria. This species was first described by British zoologist Richard Bowdler Sharpe in 1875 and named in honour of French naturalist Eugène Louis Bouvier.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Scotopelia bouvieri |
| Species Codes | vefowl1, VEFO, VFOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Vermiculated Fishing-Owl belong to?
The Vermiculated Fishing-Owl (Scotopelia bouvieri) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Vermiculated Fishing-Owl?
The vermiculated fishing owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found within riverine forest in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, and Nigeria. This species was first described by British zoologist Richard Bowdl...
Where can I report a Vermiculated Fishing-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Vermiculated Fishing-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vefowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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