Shelley's Eagle-Owl

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Shelley's Eagle-Owl (<em>Ketupa shelleyi</em>) is a species of Owls (<em>Strigidae</em>) in the order Owls.

Overview

Shelley's Eagle-Owl (Ketupa shelleyi) is a species of Owls (Strigidae) in the order Owls.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Ketupa; binomial: Ketupa shelleyi; authority: (Sharpe & Ussher, 1872).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Reassign from Bubo to Ketupa to align with WGAC and Clements (2022). See comment after genus Ketupa. Note change in gender.

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