Typical Owls in Japan

Learn about 7 birds from the Typical Owls family (Strigidae) found in Japan. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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Blakiston's Fish-Owl

Blakiston's Fish-Owl

Ketupa blakistoni

Endangered
Boreal Owl

Boreal Owl

Aegolius funereus

Least Concern
Long-eared Owl

Long-eared Owl

Asio otus

Least Concern
Northern Hawk-owl

Northern Hawk-owl

Surnia ulula

Least Concern
Oriental Scops-owl

Oriental Scops-owl

Otus sunia

Least Concern
Short-eared Owl

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

Least Concern
Snowy Owl

Snowy Owl

Bubo scandiacus

Vulnerable

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