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Barred Eagle-Owl

Ketupa sumatrana

Barred Eagle-Owl (Ketupa sumatrana) — Owls of South & Southeast Asia.

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The Barred Eagle-Owl (Ketupa sumatrana) is a member of the Strigidae family found in South & Southeast Asia.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Strigiformes
  3. Family Strigidae Owls
  4. Genus Ketupa
  5. Species sumatrana

Where it lives

Malay Pen. and Greater Sundas

Quick facts

Family
Strigidae
Order
Strigiformes

Biology & behaviour

The Barred Eagle-Owl (Ketupa sumatrana) is a species of bird in the Strigidae family, part of the order Strigiformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Malay Pen. and Greater Sundas.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Barred Eagle-Owl live?

The Barred Eagle-Owl is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Malay Pen. and Greater Sundas.

What family does the Barred Eagle-Owl belong to?

The Barred Eagle-Owl (Ketupa sumatrana) belongs to the Strigidae family, in the order Strigiformes.

Conservation

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