Rufous-legged Owl
Strix rufipesKing, PP, 1827
English (US) Rufous-legged Owl
The Rufous-legged Owl (Strix rufipes) is a bird species documented in the AviList Global Avian Checklist. On BirdGuides.io, 0 professional guides specialise in helping birdwatchers observe this species. It belongs to the family Strigidae (Owls) in the order Strigiformes.
- Scientific name
- Strix rufipes
- Family
- Strigidae (Owls)
- Order
- Strigiformes
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern
- English (US)
- Rufous-legged Owl
- Described by
- King, PP, 1827
No guides listed yet for Rufous-legged Owl
Be the first expert to offer guided tours for this species.
Add Your ExpertiseRecognised subspecies
The AviList checklist recognises 2 subspecies for this species.
- Strix rufipes sanborni
- Strix rufipes rufipes
Taxonomic history
- Described by
- King, PP, 1827
- Type locality
- Port Famine, Straits of Magellan.
- Original description
- The Zoological Journal 3, no.11 p.426
Nomenclatural data from the AviList checklist, quoted in the language of the original sources.
Other species of the family Owls
Himalayan Owl
Strix nivicolum
Desert Owl
Strix hadorami
Omani Owl
Strix butleri
Spotted Owl
Strix occidentalis
Barred Owl
Strix varia
Cinereous Owl
Strix sartorii
Fulvous Owl
Strix fulvescens
Rusty-barred Owl
Strix hylophila
Chaco Owl
Strix chacoensis
Ural Owl
Strix uralensis
Great Grey Owl
Strix nebulosa
African Wood Owl
Strix woodfordii
Looking for a different species?