About the Unspotted Saw-whet Owl
The unspotted saw-whet owl is a small "typical owl" in subfamily Surniinae. It is native to mountainous areas of Central America.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Aegolius ridgwayi |
| Species Codes | uswowl1, USWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Unspotted Saw-whet Owl belong to?
The Unspotted Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius ridgwayi) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Unspotted Saw-whet Owl?
The unspotted saw-whet owl is a small \"typical owl\" in subfamily Surniinae. It is native to mountainous areas of Central America....
Where can I report a Unspotted Saw-whet Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Unspotted Saw-whet Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code uswowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
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Species in Family
44
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