About the Spotted Owlet
The spotted owlet is a small owl which breeds in tropical Asia from North Pakistan to Southeast Asia. A common resident of open habitats including farmland and human habitation, it has adapted to living in cities. They roost in small groups in the hollows of trees or in cavities in rocks and buildings. It nests in a hole in a tree or building, laying 3–5 eggs. The species shows great variation including clinal variation in size and forms a superspecies with the very similar little owl.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Athene brama |
| Species Codes | spoowl1, SPOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spotted Owlet belong to?
The Spotted Owlet (Athene brama) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Spotted Owlet?
The spotted owlet is a small owl which breeds in tropical Asia from North Pakistan to Southeast Asia. A common resident of open habitats including farmland and human habitation, it has adapted to living in cities. They roost in small groups in the hollows of trees or in cavities in rocks and buildin...
Where can I report a Spotted Owlet sighting?
You can log sightings of Spotted Owlet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spoowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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