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Laughing Owl
Ninox albifacies
Laughing Owl (Ninox albifacies) — Owls of Australia & Oceania.
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The Laughing Owl (Ninox albifacies) is a member of the Strigidae family found in Australia & Oceania. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Strigiformes
- Family Strigidae Owls
- Genus Ninox
- Species albifacies
Quick facts
- Family
- Strigidae
- Order
- Strigiformes
Biology & behaviour
The Laughing Owl (Ninox albifacies) belongs to the Strigidae family of the order Strigiformes. Its range spans Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU North, South and Stewart is. (New Zealand).
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Laughing Owl live?
The Laughing Owl is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU North, South and Stewart is. (New Zealand).
What family does the Laughing Owl belong to?
The Laughing Owl (Ninox albifacies) belongs to the Strigidae family, in the order Strigiformes.
Is the Laughing Owl endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
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