Buff-fronted Owl

Aegolius harrisii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Strigiformes · Strigidae

About

The buff-fronted owl is a small owl. It is found in widely separated areas in every South American country except French Guiana and Suriname.

Fun Fact

The binomial commemorates the American ornithologist Edward Harris.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabits a variety of landscapes including open humid forest, dry forest, forest edges, subtropical rainforest, and human-altered areas with fruit trees and palms.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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