About the Rufous Fishing-Owl
The rufous fishing owl, also known as the rufous-backed fishing-owl or Ussher's fishing owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to west Africa, where it is a highly localised resident along forest rivers.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Scotopelia ussheri |
| Species Codes | rufowl1, RFOW, RUFO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous Fishing-Owl belong to?
The Rufous Fishing-Owl (Scotopelia ussheri) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Rufous Fishing-Owl?
The Rufous Fishing-Owl is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Rufous Fishing-Owl?
The rufous fishing owl, also known as the rufous-backed fishing-owl or Ussher's fishing owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to west Africa, where it is a highly localised resident along forest rivers....
Where can I report a Rufous Fishing-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous Fishing-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rufowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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