About the Guadalcanal Owl
The Guadalcanal owl, also known as the Guadalcanal boobook is a small to medium-sized owl. It is endemic to Guadalcanal. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the Solomons boobook.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Athene granti |
| Species Codes | solboo2, GUOW |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Guadalcanal Owl belong to?
The Guadalcanal Owl (Athene granti) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Guadalcanal Owl?
The Guadalcanal Owl is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Guadalcanal Owl?
The Guadalcanal owl, also known as the Guadalcanal boobook is a small to medium-sized owl. It is endemic to Guadalcanal. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the Solomons boobook....
Where can I report a Guadalcanal Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Guadalcanal Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code solboo2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
228
Species in Family
2
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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