Species fact sheet by Global Register of Migratory Species - www.groms.de

Athene noctua (Scopoli, 1769) Family: Strigidae Order: Strigiformes Back
Little owl Steinkauz Chevêche d'Athéna Mochuelo europeo
CMS NL Redlist 2000 (Criteria) NL CITES II (Europe: SPEC 3 threat status D)
Migration: non migratory

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 A Elliott; J Sargatal (eds) (1999) - www.hbw.com )

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Explanatory notes
(Last update: 05.08.02 by E.Heuel)

Populations