Sri Lanka Bay Owl
Phodilus assimilis
About the Sri Lanka Bay Owl
The Sri Lanka bay owl (Phodilus assimilis) is a species of bay owl in the family Tytonidae. It is endemic to the island of Sri Lanka and the Western Ghats in Kerala, South Western India. It was considered a subspecies of the Oriental bay owl (Phodilus badius) but is now treated as a full species due to its distinctive call, plumage and disjunct distribution.
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Sri Lanka Bay Owl?
The scientific name of the Sri Lanka Bay Owl is Phodilus assimilis.
How many Sri Lanka Bay Owl sightings have been recorded?
79 observations of the Sri Lanka Bay Owl have been recorded on iNaturalist.
79
observations on iNaturalist
