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Athene noctua (Scopoli, 1769) Family: Strigidae Order: Strigiformes print version
Little owl Chevêche d'Athéna Mochuelo europeo Steinkauz
Migration: non migratory

Verbreitungskarte von Athene noctua Essentially resident; first-year birds disperse somewhat, but most settle within 20 km of natal site. Accidental Ireland (from introduced British population), Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Malta and Canary Is.   (del Hoyo J, Elliott A, Sargatal J (eds), 1999)


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(Last update: 05.03.04 by E.Heuel)