Short-eared owl

Asio flammeus

Family: true owls Order: Strigiformes Conservation: Least Concern
Short-eared owl

About the Short-eared owl

species of bird

Fun Facts About Short-eared owl

  • The Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) is a bird species found in North America.
  • This species can be observed across various North American habitats.

Conservation Status

The Short-eared owl is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderStrigiformes
Familytrue owls
GenusAsio
SpeciesAsio flammeus

Range & Habitat

Range map of Short-eared owl

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Related Species

Other species in the true owls family: