1,343 observationsLeast Concern
Brown Fish-Owl
Ketupa zeylonensis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Strigiformes ›Family: Strigidae ›Genus: Ketupa
About
The brown fish owl (Ketupa zeylonensis) is a species of owl that is part of the family known as typical owls, Strigidae, which contains most living owls. It inhabits the warm subtropical and humid tropical parts of continental Asia and some offshore islands. Of the four living species of fish owl, it is the most widely distributed, most common and best-studied. It occupies a range of over 7,000Â km (4,300Â mi) from eastern China to Palestine.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Brown Fish-Owl is Ketupa zeylonensis.
- The Brown Fish-Owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Brown Fish-Owl belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Brown Fish-Owl belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Brown Fish-Owl belongs to the class Aves.
- Brown Fish-Owl belongs to the order Strigiformes.
- Brown Fish-Owl belongs to the family Strigidae.
- Brown Fish-Owl belongs to the genus Ketupa.