About the Puerto Rican Owl
The Puerto Rican owl or múcaro común, formerly known as the Puerto Rican screech owl, is a mid-sized "typical owl" in subfamily Striginae. It is endemic to the archipelago of Puerto Rico though it formerly also inhabited the Virgin Islands.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Gymnasio nudipes |
| Species Codes | prsowl, PRIO, PROW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Puerto Rican Owl belong to?
The Puerto Rican Owl (Gymnasio nudipes) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Puerto Rican Owl?
The Puerto Rican owl or múcaro común, formerly known as the Puerto Rican screech owl, is a mid-sized \"typical owl\" in subfamily Striginae. It is endemic to the archipelago of Puerto Rico though it formerly also inhabited the Virgin Islands....
Where can I report a Puerto Rican Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Puerto Rican Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code prsowl, or on iNaturalist.
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