Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl

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Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl (<em>Ketupa nipalensis</em>) is a species of Owls (<em>Strigidae</em>) in the order Owls.

Overview

Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl (Ketupa nipalensis) is a species of Owls (Strigidae) in the order Owls.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Ketupa; binomial: Ketupa nipalensis; authority: (Hodgson, 1836).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

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.

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