Family: Strigidae (Typical Owls)

Authority: (Linnaeus, 1758)

Red List Category

Criteria: A2bd+3bd+4bd

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Justification of Red List category
This iconic large owl of Arctic regions has been uplisted to 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 effecting 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: 28000

Population trend: Decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 38,100,000 km²

Country endemic: No

Attributes
Realm - Indomalayan
Realm - Nearctic
Realm - Palearctic
IUCN Ecosystem -- Freshwater biome
IUCN Ecosystem -- Terrestrial biome
Raptors MOU