Sunda Owlet

Overview

Sunda Owlet (Taenioptynx sylvaticus) is a species of Owls (Strigidae) in the order Owls.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Taenioptynx; binomial: Taenioptynx sylvaticus; authority: (Bonaparte, 1850).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Split (10.1) Sunda Owlet T. sylvaticum from Collared Owlet T. brodiei largely on the basis of the primary song type, which is shared by Sumatran sylvaticus and Bornean borneensis but distinctly different from that shared by the widespread continental nominate and Taiwanese pardalotus (Gwee et al. 2019). Correct gender ending from neuter to masculine (N. David pers. comm.).