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UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Strigiformes Strigidae

Himalayan Owl

Strix nivicolum

Himalayan Owl · BirdGacha

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
472.5 g
Diet
Vertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 177

Apex raptor equipped with razor-sharp talons and curved beak, applying devastating dive kinetic energy (ATK 177).

DEF 127

Dense plumage insulation and vigilant aerial positioning reducing ground strike vulnerability (DEF 127).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Palearctic & Oriental: Himalayas to Eastern Asia Habitat: Forest & Woodland
3 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Strix nivicolum nivicolum

    ne India and Nepal to se China, Myanmar and Vietnam

  • Strix nivicolum yamadae

    s Taiwan

  • Strix nivicolum ma

    ne China and Korean Pen.

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Strix nivicolum

Which family does it belong to?

Owls (Strigidae)

Where is it found?

Palearctic & Oriental: Himalayas to Eastern Asia

Sources & credits

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