About the Jungle Owlet
The jungle owlet or barred jungle owlet is native to the Indian Subcontinent. The species is often found singly, in pairs or small groups, and they are usually detected by their calls at dawn and dusk. There are two subspecies, with that found in the Western Ghats sometimes considered a full species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Glaucidium radiatum |
| Species Codes | junowl1, JUOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Jungle Owlet belong to?
The Jungle Owlet (Glaucidium radiatum) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Jungle Owlet?
The jungle owlet or barred jungle owlet is native to the Indian Subcontinent. The species is often found singly, in pairs or small groups, and they are usually detected by their calls at dawn and dusk. There are two subspecies, with that found in the Western Ghats sometimes considered a full species...
Where can I report a Jungle Owlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Jungle Owlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code junowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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