Blakiston's Fish-Owl

Ketupa blakistoni · Species of owl
Family
Order
Strigiformes
Conservation
VU Vulnerable
Codes
blfowl1, BFOW, BLEO, BLFO, BEOW

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

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderStrigiformes
FamilyOwls (Strigidae)
SpeciesKetupa blakistoni
Species Codesblfowl1, BFOW, BLEO, BLFO, BEOW
ConservationVU 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.