Typical Owls in Denmark

Learn about 8 birds from the Typical Owls family (Strigidae) found in Denmark. Includes 6 regular species and 2 vagrant visitors. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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Boreal Owl

Boreal Owl

Aegolius funereus

Least Concern
Little Owl

Little Owl

Athene noctua

Least Concern
Long-eared Owl

Long-eared Owl

Asio otus

Least Concern
Northern Hawk-owl

Northern Hawk-owl

Surnia ulula

Least Concern
Short-eared Owl

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

Least Concern
Tawny Owl

Tawny Owl

Strix aluco

Least Concern

Vagrant Strigidae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Eurasian Scops-owl

Eurasian Scops-owl

Otus scops

Least Concern
Snowy Owl

Snowy Owl

Bubo scandiacus

Vulnerable

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