About the Little Owl
The little owl, also known as the owl of Athena or owl of Minerva, is a bird that inhabits much of the temperate and warmer parts of Europe, the Palearctic east to Korea, and North Africa. It was introduced into Britain at the end of the 19th century and into the South Island of New Zealand in the early 20th century.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Athene noctua |
| Species Codes | litowl1, LIOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Little Owl belong to?
The Little Owl (Athene noctua) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Little Owl?
The little owl, also known as the owl of Athena or owl of Minerva, is a bird that inhabits much of the temperate and warmer parts of Europe, the Palearctic east to Korea, and North Africa. It was introduced into Britain at the end of the 19th century and into the South Island of New Zealand in the e...
Where can I report a Little Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Little Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code litowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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