About the Madagascar Owl
The Madagascar owl, also known as the Madagascan owl or Madagascar long-eared owl, is a medium-sized owl endemic to the island of Madagascar. It is sometimes considered to be conspecific with the long-eared owl.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Asio madagascariensis |
| Species Codes | mleowl1, MAOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Madagascar Owl belong to?
The Madagascar Owl (Asio madagascariensis) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Madagascar Owl?
The Madagascar owl, also known as the Madagascan owl or Madagascar long-eared owl, is a medium-sized owl endemic to the island of Madagascar. It is sometimes considered to be conspecific with the long-eared owl....
Where can I report a Madagascar Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Madagascar Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mleowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
228
Species in Family
462
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