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Boreal Owl

Boreal Owl

Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russian Federation, Sweden, Ukraine, United States of America
Status
Least Concern

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
barn rafters, tree hollows, and forest edges

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
nocturnal rodents, moths, and crawling insects

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
nocturnal and crepuscular

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Breeding regions are NA, PAL. Breeding subregions are n.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Boreal Owl is officially designated as Least Concern. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to barn rafters, tree hollows, and forest edges, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of nocturnal rodents, moths, and crawling insects. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a nocturnal and crepuscular activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 10 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Boreal Owl.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeBelgium, Denmark, Norway, Russian Federation, Sweden, Ukraine, United States of America
Habitat Rangebarn rafters, tree hollows, and forest edges
Lifespan10 Yrs
StatusLeast Concern
ScientificAegolius funereus
Registry Info
Lifespan10 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyStrigidae