4,202 observationsLeast Concern
Northern Hawk Owl
Surnia ulula
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Strigiformes ›Family: Strigidae ›Genus: Surnia
About
The northern hawk-owl or northern hawk owl (Surnia ulula) is a medium-sized true owl of the northern latitudes. It is non-migratory and usually stays within its breeding range, though it sometimes irrupts southward. It is one of the few owls that is neither nocturnal nor crepuscular, being active only during the day. This is the only living species in the genus Surnia of the family Strigidae, the "typical" owls (as opposed to barn owls, Tytonidae). The
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Northern Hawk Owl is Surnia ulula.
- Northern Hawk Owl belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Northern Hawk Owl belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Northern Hawk Owl belongs to the class Aves.
- Northern Hawk Owl belongs to the order Strigiformes.
- Northern Hawk Owl belongs to the family Strigidae.
- Northern Hawk Owl belongs to the genus Surnia.