6,780 observationsLeast Concern
Great Gray Owl
Strix nebulosa
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Strigiformes ›Family: Strigidae ›Genus: Strix
About
The great grey owl or great gray owl (Strix nebulosa) is a very large owl, documented as the world's largest species of owl by length. It is distributed across the Northern Hemisphere, and it is the only species in the Strix genus found in both Eastern and Western Hemispheres. In some areas it is also called Phantom of the North, cinereous owl, spectral owl, Lapland owl, spruce owl, bearded owl, and sooty owl.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Great Gray Owl is Strix nebulosa.
- Great Gray Owl belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Great Gray Owl belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Great Gray Owl belongs to the class Aves.
- Great Gray Owl belongs to the order Strigiformes.
- Great Gray Owl belongs to the family Strigidae.
- Great Gray Owl belongs to the genus Strix.