Family: Strigidae (Typical Owls)
Authority: (Linnaeus, 1758)
Red List Category
Criteria: A2bd+3bd+4bd
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Justification of Red List categoryThis iconic large owl of Arctic regions is listed as Vulnerable as it is undergoing rapid population declines in North America and probably also in northern Europe and Russia. Drivers of the decline are uncertain but likely include climate change affecting prey availability, as well as collisions with vehicles and infrastructure. There remains some uncertainty about the overall rate of decline, and if it proves to be even higher the species may be eligible for further uplisting to Endangered.
Population size:
14000-28000
Population trend:
Decreasing
Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident):
38,100,000 km
2
Country endemic:
No
Attributes
Realm - Indomalayan
Realm - Nearctic
Realm - Palearctic
IUCN Ecosystem -- Freshwater biome
IUCN Ecosystem -- Terrestrial biome
Raptors MOU