About the Great Gray Owl
The great grey owl is a true owl, and is the world's largest species of owl by length. It is distributed across the Northern Hemisphere and is the only species in the genus Strix found in both Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Strix nebulosa |
| Species Codes | grgowl, GGOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great Gray Owl belong to?
The Great Gray Owl (Strix nebulosa) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Great Gray Owl?
The great grey owl is a true owl, and is the world's largest species of owl by length. It is distributed across the Northern Hemisphere and is the only species in the genus Strix found in both Eastern and Western Hemispheres....
Where can I report a Great Gray Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Great Gray Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grgowl, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Owls 228 species
More Birds in Order Strigiformes
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
228
Species in Family
7,319
iNat Observations
Spotted a Great Gray Owl?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!