16,092 observationsLeast Concern
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Strigiformes ›Family: Strigidae ›Genus: Asio
About
The short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) is a species of typical owl (family Strigidae). Owls belonging to genus Asio are known as the eared owls, as they have tufts of feathers resembling mammalian ears. These "ear" tufts may or may not be visible. Asio flammeus will display its tufts when in a defensive pose, although its very short tufts are usually not visible. The short-eared owl is found in open country and grasslands. The scientific name is...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Short-eared Owl is Asio flammeus.
- Short-eared Owl belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Short-eared Owl belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Short-eared Owl belongs to the class Aves.
- Short-eared Owl belongs to the order Strigiformes.
- Short-eared Owl belongs to the family Strigidae.
- Short-eared Owl belongs to the genus Asio.