Typical Owls in Afghanistan

Learn about 5 birds from the Typical Owls family (Strigidae) found in Afghanistan. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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Eurasian Scops-owl

Eurasian Scops-owl

Otus scops

Least Concern
Little Owl

Little Owl

Athene noctua

Least Concern
Long-eared Owl

Long-eared Owl

Asio otus

Least Concern
Short-eared Owl

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

Least Concern
Tawny Owl

Tawny Owl

Strix aluco

Least Concern

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