Typical Owls in Trinidad and Tobago

Learn about 4 birds from the Typical Owls family (Strigidae) found in Trinidad and Tobago. Includes 3 regular species and 1 vagrant visitors. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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Burrowing Owl

Burrowing Owl

Athene cunicularia

Least Concern
Ferruginous Pygmy-owl

Ferruginous Pygmy-owl

Glaucidium brasilianum

Least Concern
Mottled Owl

Mottled Owl

Strix virgata

Least Concern

Vagrant Strigidae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Short-eared Owl

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

Least Concern

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