About the Abyssinian Owl
The Abyssinian owl or African long-eared owl is a non-migratory, terrestrial, medium-sized true owl. Due to their status as a protected species of least concern, they cannot legally be hunted in most of the territory that they inhabit.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Asio abyssinicus |
| Species Codes | aleowl1, ABOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Abyssinian Owl belong to?
The Abyssinian Owl (Asio abyssinicus) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Abyssinian Owl?
The Abyssinian owl or African long-eared owl is a non-migratory, terrestrial, medium-sized true owl. Due to their status as a protected species of least concern, they cannot legally be hunted in most of the territory that they inhabit....
Where can I report a Abyssinian Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Abyssinian Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code aleowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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