Lophostrix cristata cristata

Lophostrix cristata cristata

Classification

Class: Aves
Order: Strigiformes
Family: Strigidae

The crested owl (Lophostrix cristata) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is the only species (monotypic) in the genus Lophostrix. It is a resident bird and occurs in Central America and northern South America.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

Peru · 1

Sources and credits

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