About the Lesser Masked-Owl
The Moluccan masked owl, also known as the lesser masked owl, is a species of owl in the barn owl family. It is endemic to the south Moluccas of Indonesia. Some taxonomists consider this species to be conspecific with the Australian masked owl.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Barn-Owls (Tytonidae) |
| Species | Tyto sororcula |
| Species Codes | lemowl1, LEMO, LMOW, AMOW, MMOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lesser Masked-Owl belong to?
The Lesser Masked-Owl (Tyto sororcula) belongs to the Barn-Owls family (Tytonidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Lesser Masked-Owl?
The Moluccan masked owl, also known as the lesser masked owl, is a species of owl in the barn owl family. It is endemic to the south Moluccas of Indonesia. Some taxonomists consider this species to be conspecific with the Australian masked owl....
Where can I report a Lesser Masked-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Lesser Masked-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lemowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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