About the Malaita Owl
The Malaita owl, also known as the Malaita boobook, is a small to medium-sized owl. It is endemic to Malaita. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the Solomons boobook.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Athene malaitae |
| Species Codes | solboo3, MAOW |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Malaita Owl belong to?
The Malaita Owl (Athene malaitae) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Malaita Owl?
The Malaita Owl is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Malaita Owl?
The Malaita owl, also known as the Malaita boobook, is a small to medium-sized owl. It is endemic to Malaita. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the Solomons boobook....
Where can I report a Malaita Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Malaita Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code solboo3, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
228
Species in Family
1
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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