About the Buffy Fish-Owl
The buffy fish owl, also known as the Malay fish owl, is a fish owl in the family Strigidae. It is native to Southeast Asia and lives foremost in tropical forests and wetlands. Due to its wide distribution and assumed stable population, it is listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List since 2004.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Ketupa ketupu |
| Species Codes | bufowl2, BFOW, BUFO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Buffy Fish-Owl belong to?
The Buffy Fish-Owl (Ketupa ketupu) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Buffy Fish-Owl?
The buffy fish owl, also known as the Malay fish owl, is a fish owl in the family Strigidae. It is native to Southeast Asia and lives foremost in tropical forests and wetlands. Due to its wide distribution and assumed stable population, it is listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List since 2004....
Where can I report a Buffy Fish-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Buffy Fish-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bufowl2, or on iNaturalist.
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