About the Blakiston's Fish-Owl
Blakiston's fish owl, the largest living species of owl, is a fish owl, a sub-group of eagle-owls that specialize in hunting in riparian areas. It is native to China, Japan, and the Russian Far East. This species is a part of the family known as typical owls (Strigidae), which contains most species of owl. Blakiston's fish owl and three other piscivorous owls are placed with some eagle-owls in the genus Ketupa. Its habitat is riparian forest with large, old trees for nest sites near lakes, rivers, springs, and shoals that do not freeze in winter. Henry Seebohm named this bird after the English naturalist Thomas Blakiston, who collected the original specimen in Hakodate on Hokkaidō, Japan in 1883.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Ketupa blakistoni |
| Species Codes | blfowl1, BFOW, BLEO, BLFO, BEOW |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blakiston's Fish-Owl belong to?
The Blakiston's Fish-Owl (Ketupa blakistoni) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Blakiston's Fish-Owl?
The Blakiston's Fish-Owl is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Blakiston's Fish-Owl?
Blakiston's fish owl, the largest living species of owl, is a fish owl, a sub-group of eagle-owls that specialize in hunting in riparian areas. It is native to China, Japan, and the Russian Far East. This species is a part of the family known as typical owls (Strigidae), which contains most species ...
Where can I report a Blakiston's Fish-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Blakiston's Fish-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blfowl1, or on iNaturalist.