Typical Owls in India

Learn about 6 birds from the Typical Owls family (Strigidae) found in India. Includes 5 regular species and 1 vagrant visitors. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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Little Owl

Little Owl

Athene noctua

Least Concern
Long-eared Owl

Long-eared Owl

Asio otus

Least Concern
Oriental Scops-owl

Oriental Scops-owl

Otus sunia

Least Concern
Short-eared Owl

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

Least Concern
Spotted Owlet

Spotted Owlet

Athene brama

Least Concern

Vagrant Strigidae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Boreal Owl

Boreal Owl

Aegolius funereus

Least Concern

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