1,316 observationsLeast Concern
Stygian Owl
Asio stygius
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Strigiformes ›Family: Strigidae ›Genus: Asio
About
The Stygian owl (Asio stygius) is a medium-sized dusky colored owl. It has yellow eyes, a black beak, a dark blackish facial disk, and white eyebrows. Its underparts are a dingy buff color with dark brown barring and streaks. The upperparts are reverse, buff barring and streaks on a dark background. The adjective "Stygian" means "of, or relating to, the River Styx", but is more widely applied to anything that is dark or dismal.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Stygian Owl is Asio stygius.
- The Stygian Owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Stygian Owl belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Stygian Owl belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Stygian Owl belongs to the class Aves.
- Stygian Owl belongs to the order Strigiformes.
- Stygian Owl belongs to the family Strigidae.
- Stygian Owl belongs to the genus Asio.