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Buff-fronted Owl

Aegolius harrisii

Least Concern
Wingspan
30.0 cm
Weight
109.66666666666667 g
Family
Strigidae
Order
Strigiformes

About

The Buff-fronted Owl (<em>Aegolius harrisii</em>) is a small owl in the family Strigidae (True Owls). It is associated with forest habitats, where it likely occupies dense woodland or forest-edge environments. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. Like other members of its genus, the Buff-fronted Owl is a cavity nester (nest type CV), using natural hollows or abandoned woodpecker excavations for breeding. Clutch size is recorded as 3 eggs. Song and call descriptions are not available in the current data. Geographic range information is not specified in the available records. This species is assessed as Least Concern by the IUCN, indicating a stable population without major conservation concerns at present. It shares general ecological traits with the well-studied Boreal Owl, including a dependence on structurally complex forest habitats with suitable tree cavities for reproduction.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 30.0 cm 11.8 in
Weight 109.66666666666667 g 3.87 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CV.

Clutch Size

3

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Strigiformes (Owls)
Family Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus Aegolius
Species Aegolius harrisii

Distribution

Buff-fronted Owl has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Buff-fronted Owl endangered?
The Buff-fronted Owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Buff-fronted Owl nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Buff-fronted Owl?
The Buff-fronted Owl has a wingspan of 30.0 cm, weight of 109.66666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Buff-fronted Owl belong to?
The Buff-fronted Owl (Aegolius harrisii) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.

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