Omani Owl
A species of Earless Owls Scientific name : Strix butleri Genus : Earless Owls
Omani Owl, A species of Earless Owls
Botanical name: Strix butleri
Genus: Earless Owls
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Description
The Omani owl has a bi-coloured pale and dark grey face with orange eyes, dark greyish brown upperparts, pale underparts with long, narrow vertical dark streaks, relatively long legs, banded wings, and a banded tail. 
Size
35 cm
Habitat
The Omani owl has been observed in high rocky cliffs, but not in nearby wadis.
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Species Status
The IUCN lists Strix omanensis (now considered a synonym of Strix butleri) as data deficient. (The IUCN's evaluation for Strix butleri predates taxonomic changes, so now more properly applies to the desert owl, Strix hadorami.)
