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Buffy Fish-owl

Ketupa ketupu

Least Concern
Wingspan
67.0 cm
Weight
1564.0 g
Family
Strigidae
Order
Strigiformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 67.0 cm 26.4 in
Weight 1564.0 g 55.17 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CV,NO,O. Incubation: 28-29 days. Fledging: 45 days.

Clutch Size

1-2

Taxonomy

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

Distribution

Buffy Fish-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Buffy Fish-owl endangered?
The Buffy Fish-owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Buffy Fish-owl nest?
Nest type: CV,NO,O. Incubation: 28-29 days. Fledging: 45 days.
How big is the Buffy Fish-owl?
The Buffy Fish-owl has a wingspan of 67.0 cm, weight of 1564.0 g.
What order and family does the Buffy Fish-owl belong to?
The Buffy Fish-owl (Ketupa ketupu) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.

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