239 observationsLeast Concern
Northern White-faced Owl
Ptilopsis leucotis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Strigiformes βΊFamily: Strigidae βΊGenus: Ptilopsis
About
The northern white-faced owl (Ptilopsis leucotis) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. The southern white-faced owl (P. granti) was formerly included in this species and the two were known as the white-faced scops-owl.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Northern White-faced Owl is Ptilopsis leucotis.
- The Northern White-faced Owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Northern White-faced Owl belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Northern White-faced Owl belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Northern White-faced Owl belongs to the class Aves.
- Northern White-faced Owl belongs to the order Strigiformes.
- Northern White-faced Owl belongs to the family Strigidae.
- Northern White-faced Owl belongs to the genus Ptilopsis.