About the Itombwe Owl
The Itombwe owl is a species of owl in the barn owl family, Tytonidae. It is restricted to a small area in the Albertine Rift montane forests of east-central Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Barn-Owls (Tytonidae) |
| Species | Tyto prigoginei |
| Species Codes | cobowl1, ITOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Itombwe Owl belong to?
The Itombwe Owl (Tyto prigoginei) belongs to the Barn-Owls family (Tytonidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Itombwe Owl?
The Itombwe owl is a species of owl in the barn owl family, Tytonidae. It is restricted to a small area in the Albertine Rift montane forests of east-central Africa....
Where can I report a Itombwe Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Itombwe Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cobowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
20
Species in Family
1
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