Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Ninox rufa |
| Codes | rufowl2, RUOW |
Identification
The Rufous Owl (Ninox rufa) is a member of the Owls family within the order Strigiformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Related Species in Owls
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Ninox rufa
Family: Owls
Order: Strigiformes
eBird Code: rufowl2