Typical Owls in North Korea

Learn about 6 birds from the Typical Owls family (Strigidae) found in North Korea. Includes 4 regular species and 2 vagrant visitors. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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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

Vagrant Strigidae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Little Owl

Little Owl

Athene noctua

Least Concern
Snowy Owl

Snowy Owl

Bubo scandiacus

Vulnerable

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