Andaman Masked-Owl
Tyto deroepstorffi
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Not Evaluated
Familia
Tytonidae
Orden
Strigiformes
Acerca de
The Andaman Masked-Owl is a barn owl endemic to the Andaman Islands. It inhabits forested areas of the archipelago and hunts at night for small mammals and other vertebrates. Its heart-shaped facial disc is characteristic of the Tytonidae family.
Habitat & Range
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Strigiformes (Búhos) |
| Familia | Tytonidae (Lechuzas) |
| Genus | Tyto |
| Especies | Tyto deroepstorffi |
Distribution
Andaman Masked-Owl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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Preguntas frecuentes
What order and family does the Andaman Masked-Owl belong to?
The Andaman Masked-Owl (Tyto deroepstorffi) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Tytonidae.
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