About the Shelley's Eagle-Owl
Shelley's eagle-owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. Despite its large size, it is a very little-known, rarely studied owl that occurs in very small numbers. A specimen was photographed in the wild for the first time on 16 October 2021 in the Atewa Range Forest Reserve in southeastern Ghana.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Ketupa shelleyi |
| Species Codes | sheowl1, SEOW, SHEO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Shelley's Eagle-Owl belong to?
The Shelley's Eagle-Owl (Ketupa shelleyi) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Shelley's Eagle-Owl?
The Shelley's Eagle-Owl is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Shelley's Eagle-Owl?
Shelley's eagle-owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. Despite its large size, it is a very little-known, rarely studied owl that occurs in very small numbers. A specimen was photographed in the wild for the first time on 16 October 2021 in the Atewa Range Forest Reserve in southeastern Gh...
Where can I report a Shelley's Eagle-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Shelley's Eagle-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sheowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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