Desert Owl
Strix hadorami
About the Desert Owl
The desert owl or desert tawny owl (Strix hadorami), formerly known as Hume's owl, is a species of owl. It is closely related to the more widespread tawny owl and to the range-restricted Omani owl.
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Desert Owl?
The scientific name of the Desert Owl is Strix hadorami.
How many Desert Owl sightings have been recorded?
42 observations of the Desert Owl have been recorded on iNaturalist.
42
observations on iNaturalist
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