Red Owl
Tyto soumagnei
High risk of extinction in the wild
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Red Owl
The red owl (Tyto soumagnei) is an owl in the barn owl family Tytonidae. It is also known as the Madagascar red owl, Madagascar grass-owl and Soumange's owl. It is a rare resident of Madagascar that was virtually unknown from its discovery in 1876 to its rediscovery by researchers from the World Wide Fund for Nature in 1993. It is currently listed as vulnerable because of habitat loss, but recent studies have determined it may have...
Key Facts
- Vulnerable - facing a high risk of extinction.
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Red Owl?
The scientific name of the Red Owl is Tyto soumagnei.
Is the Red Owl endangered?
The Red Owl is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
How many Red Owl sightings have been recorded?
11 observations of the Red Owl have been recorded on iNaturalist.
