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Little Owl
Athene noctua
Also known as: little owl • Northern Little Owl • Tibet Owlet
Kingdom: Animalia• Family: Strigidae• Order: Strigiformes
The little owl, also known as the owl of Athena or owl of Minerva, is a bird that inhabits much of the temperate and warmer parts of Europe, the Palearctic east to Korea, and North Africa. It was introduced into Britain at the end of the 19th century and into the South Island of New Zealand in the early 20th century.
Quick Facts
Common Names:
Little Owl, little owl, Northern Little Owl, Tibet Owlet, Little owl, Steinkauz, minervaoppuu, Cucumiau, LIOW, Little Night Owl
Class:
Aves
Data Completeness:
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Data Sources
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References
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Distribution Statistics
10
Observations
10
Countries
Top Locations
Βέροιας-Κυψέλης, Μελίκη, Κεντρική Μακεδονία, GR
1
09072 Cabras OR, Italia
1
Dhar Chhoma, Himachal Pradesh, India
1
Al Majd, Amman, Jordan
1
cantalejo
1
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First: 5/2/2015 · Latest: 11/6/2025
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