Andaman Masked Owl

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Andaman Masked Owl (<em>Tyto deroepstorffi</em>) is a species of Barn Owls (<em>Tytonidae</em>) in the order Owls.

Overview

Andaman Masked Owl (Tyto deroepstorffi) is a species of Barn Owls (Tytonidae) in the order Owls.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Tyto; binomial: Tyto deroepstorffi; authority: (Hume, 1875).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Tyto deroepstorffi is split from Tyto alba (König et al. 1999; Rasmussen & Anderton 2005).

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