Himalayan owl
| Himalayan owl | |
|---|---|
| Not recognized (IUCN 3.1) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Strigiformes |
| Family: | Strigidae |
| Genus: | Strix |
| Species: | S. nivicolum |
| Binomial name | |
| Strix nivicolum (Blyth, 1845) | |
The Himalayan owl (Strix nivicolum), is an owl of the forests of Himalayas and Taiwan. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the tawny owl.
References
- Rasmussen, P.C., and J.C. Anderton. 2005. Birds of South Asia. The Ripley guide. Volume 2: attributes and status. Smithsonian Institution and Lynx Edicions, Washington D.C. and Barcelona.
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