16,939 observationsLeast Concern
Little Owl
Athene noctua
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Strigiformes ›Family: Strigidae ›Genus: Athene
About
The little owl (Athene noctua) is a bird that inhabits much of the temperate and warmer parts of Europe, Asia east to Korea, and north Africa. It was introduced into Britain at the end of the nineteenth century and into the South Island of New Zealand in the early twentieth century.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Little Owl is Athene noctua.
- Little Owl belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Little Owl belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Little Owl belongs to the class Aves.
- Little Owl belongs to the order Strigiformes.
- Little Owl belongs to the family Strigidae.
- Little Owl belongs to the genus Athene.