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Sri Lanka Bay-owl
Phodilus assimilis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
38.2 cm
Weight
230.0 g
Family
Tytonidae
Order
Strigiformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 38.2 cm | 15.0 in |
| Weight | 230.0 g | 8.11 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes (Owls) |
| Family | Tytonidae (Barn Owls) |
| Genus | Phodilus |
| Species | Phodilus assimilis |
Distribution
Sri Lanka Bay-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sri Lanka Bay-owl endangered?
The Sri Lanka Bay-owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Sri Lanka Bay-owl?
The Sri Lanka Bay-owl has a wingspan of 38.2 cm, weight of 230.0 g.
What order and family does the Sri Lanka Bay-owl belong to?
The Sri Lanka Bay-owl (Phodilus assimilis) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Tytonidae.
Similar Birds
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Least Concern
Australasian Masked-owl
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Least Concern
Barn Owl
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Least Concern
Eastern Barn-Owl
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Not Evaluated