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Pel's Fishing-owl

Scotopelia peli

Least Concern
Wingspan
80.6 cm
Weight
2035.0 g
Family
Strigidae
Order
Strigiformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 80.6 cm 31.7 in
Weight 2035.0 g 71.78 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 32-33 days. Fledging: 68-70 days.

Clutch Size

1-2

Taxonomy

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

Distribution

Pel's Fishing-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Pel's Fishing-owl endangered?
The Pel's Fishing-owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Pel's Fishing-owl nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 32-33 days. Fledging: 68-70 days.
How big is the Pel's Fishing-owl?
The Pel's Fishing-owl has a wingspan of 80.6 cm, weight of 2035.0 g.
What order and family does the Pel's Fishing-owl belong to?
The Pel's Fishing-owl (Scotopelia peli) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.

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