About the Chestnut-backed Owlet
The chestnut-backed owlet, is an owl which is endemic to Sri Lanka. This species is a part of the larger grouping of owls known as typical owls, Strigidae, which contains most of the smaller owl species. This species was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the jungle owlet.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Glaucidium castanotum |
| Species Codes | chbowl1, CBOW |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-backed Owlet belong to?
The Chestnut-backed Owlet (Glaucidium castanotum) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Chestnut-backed Owlet?
The Chestnut-backed Owlet is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Chestnut-backed Owlet?
The chestnut-backed owlet, is an owl which is endemic to Sri Lanka. This species is a part of the larger grouping of owls known as typical owls, Strigidae, which contains most of the smaller owl species. This species was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the jungle owlet....
Where can I report a Chestnut-backed Owlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-backed Owlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chbowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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