Himalayan Owl

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

Overview

Himalayan Owl (Strix nivicolum) is a species of Owls (Strigidae) in the order Owls.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Strix; binomial: Strix nivicolum; authority: (Blyth, 1845).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic and the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Strix nivicolum is split from S. aluco (Rasmussen & Anderton 2005).

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