About the Collared Owlet
The collared owlet, also known as the collared pygmy owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. Its natural habitat is submontane and montane forests with open spaces and is distributed throughout oriental Asia. It is the smallest owl in Asia, at 15 cm (5.9 in) and 60 g (2.1 oz).
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Taenioptynx brodiei |
| Species Codes | colowl1, COOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Collared Owlet belong to?
The Collared Owlet (Taenioptynx brodiei) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Collared Owlet?
The collared owlet, also known as the collared pygmy owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. Its natural habitat is submontane and montane forests with open spaces and is distributed throughout oriental Asia. It is the smallest owl in Asia, at 15 cm (5.9 in) and 60 g (2.1 oz)....
Where can I report a Collared Owlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Collared Owlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code colowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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