About the Northern White-faced Owl
The northern white-faced owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. The southern white-faced owl was formerly included in this species and the two were known as the white-faced scops-owl.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Ptilopsis leucotis |
| Species Codes | nwfowl1, NWFO, NWFS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Northern White-faced Owl belong to?
The Northern White-faced Owl (Ptilopsis leucotis) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Northern White-faced Owl?
The northern white-faced owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. The southern white-faced owl was formerly included in this species and the two were known as the white-faced scops-owl....
Where can I report a Northern White-faced Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Northern White-faced Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nwfowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Strigiformes
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