About the Powerful Owl
The powerful owl, a species of owl native to south-eastern and eastern Australia, is the largest owl on the continent. It is found in coastal areas and in the Great Dividing Range, rarely more than 200 km (120 mi) inland. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species also refers to this species as the powerful boobook.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Ninox strenua |
| Species Codes | powowl1, POOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Powerful Owl belong to?
The Powerful Owl (Ninox strenua) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Powerful Owl?
The powerful owl, a species of owl native to south-eastern and eastern Australia, is the largest owl on the continent. It is found in coastal areas and in the Great Dividing Range, rarely more than 200 km (120 mi) inland. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species also refers to this species as the pow...
Where can I report a Powerful Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Powerful Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code powowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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