Maghreb Owl

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Maghreb Owl (<em>Strix mauritanica</em>) is a species of Owls (<em>Strigidae</em>) in the order Owls.

Overview

Maghreb Owl (Strix mauritanica) is a species of Owls (Strigidae) in the order Owls.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Strix; binomial: Strix mauritanica; authority: (Witherby, 1905).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Split (10.1) from Tawny Owl based on morphology, genetics and vocals (Brito 2005; Doña et al. 2015; Robb 2015).

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