Stygian Owl (Asio stygius)

Stygian Owl, a reference photo — Photo: sussexbirder (Ron Knight). Link to user page: https://www.flickr.com/people/sussexbirder/ · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

The Stygian owl (Asio stygius) is a medium-sized "typical owl" in subfamily Striginae. It is found in Mexico, parts of Central America, Cuba, Hispaniola, and 10 countries in South America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Stygian Owl being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Asio clamator

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Strigiformes
Family: Strigidae
Genus: Asio
Species: Asio stygius

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