How many different species of owls are there?

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How many different species of owls are there?

2007-01-10 12:29:09 · 3 answers · asked by Nosey 1 in Pets ➔ Birds

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Lots. There would have to be at least 50. Owls are worldwide and there are different kinds everywhere. I could name a bunch off the top of my head.

2007-01-10 12:37:52 · answer #1 · answered by aimeeme_g 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Order Strigiformes

11 species of Barn Owl (Tytonidae)
123 species of Owl (Strigidae)

"Alex N"
My "The Life of Birds" was published in 1973. To say the least, I need an update.
I just saw 222 species,
http://www.owlpages.com/owls.php?genus=all

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2007-01-10 20:42:38 · answer #2 · answered by Icteridae 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

There are 208 known species of owls in the world

2007-01-10 21:01:04 · answer #3 · answered by The Man From Sudan™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋