About the Spotted Wood-Owl
The spotted wood owl is an owl of the earless owl genus, Strix. Its range is disjunct; it occurs in many regions surrounding Borneo, but not on that island itself.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Strix seloputo |
| Species Codes | spwowl1, SPWO, SWOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spotted Wood-Owl belong to?
The Spotted Wood-Owl (Strix seloputo) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Spotted Wood-Owl?
The spotted wood owl is an owl of the earless owl genus, Strix. Its range is disjunct; it occurs in many regions surrounding Borneo, but not on that island itself....
Where can I report a Spotted Wood-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Spotted Wood-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spwowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
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Species in Family
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