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Black-banded Owl
Strix huhula
Black-banded Owl (Strix huhula) — Owls of South America.
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See what's near you right nowThe Black-banded Owl (Strix huhula) is a member of the Strigidae family found in South America.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Strigiformes
- Family Strigidae Owls
- Genus Strix
- Species huhula
Quick facts
- Family
- Strigidae
- Order
- Strigiformes
Biology & behaviour
The Black-banded Owl (Strix huhula) belongs to the Strigidae family of the order Strigiformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA widespread.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 7.4 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Black-banded Owl live?
The Black-banded Owl is found across South America with a range covering SA widespread.
What family does the Black-banded Owl belong to?
The Black-banded Owl (Strix huhula) belongs to the Strigidae family, in the order Strigiformes.
What sound does the Black-banded Owl make?
1 real field recording of the Black-banded Owl — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Black-banded Owl's range?
The Black-banded Owl has a mapped global range of about 7.4 million km².
Conservation
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Guides for this bird
Meet the Strigidae
A field guide to the Strigidae family — 236 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.