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Scientific Name
Strix occidentalis
Scientific Name w/ Auth.
Strix occidentalis (J. Xántus, 1860)
Park
Yosemite National Park (YOSE)
Sensitive
No
Park Accepted
Accepted
Record Status
Approved
Park Preferred Common Names
spotted owl
Park Synonyms
Taxonomic Hierarchy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Subkingdom | Bilateria |
| Infrakingdom | Deuterostomia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Infraphylum | Gnathostomata |
| Superclass | Tetrapoda |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Strigidae |
| Subfamily | Striginae |
| Genus | Strix |
| Species | Strix occidentalis |
Occurrence
Present
Occurrence Notes
Data Source: Gaines, D., 1992. Birds of Yosemite and the East Slope. Artemisia Press, Lee Vining, California. 352 pp.; Siegel, R.B. and D.F. DeSante. Avian Inventory of Yosemite National Park (1998-2000). Revised Draft Final Report. The Institute for Bird Populations, Point Reyes Station, California.
Nativeness
Native
Nativeness Notes
Data Source: Gaines, D., 1992. Birds of Yosemite and the East Slope. Artemisia Press, Lee Vining, California. 352 pp.
Abundance
Uncommon
Abundance Notes
Uncommon resident from 3000' to 5500' and extremely rare visitor at higher elevations; Data Source: Gaines, D., 1992. Birds of Yosemite and the East Slope. Artemisia Press, Lee Vining, California. 352 pp.; Siegel, R.B. and D.F. DeSante. Avian Inventory of Yosemite National Park (1998-2000). Revised Draft Final Report. The Institute for Bird Populations, Point Reyes Station, California.
Seasonality Tags
-
Breeder
Uncommon resident from 3000' to 5500' and extremely rare visitor at higher elevations; Recent studies confirm breeding status and abundance (e.g. Steger, Roberts); Data Source: Gaines, D., 1992. Birds of Yosemite and the East Slope. Artemisia Press, Lee Vining, California. 352 pp.
Threatened Endangered Status
State Species of Concern statuses
Ozone Sensitive Status
NatureServe GRank
NatureServe SRank
Observations
39
References
Vouchers
0
External Links
0
Evidence counts shown include evidence for related synonyms.
Created By
Steve Thompson
Created Date
8/1/2005 12:00:00 AM
Last Modified By
Rose Cook
Last Modified Date
7/15/2006 12:00:00 AM
Notes
Park Species Data Source: Gaines, D., 1992. Birds of Yosemite and the East Slope. Artemisia Press, Lee Vining, California. 352 pp.
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Oregon Caves National Monument (ORCA)
Walnut Canyon National Monument (WACA)
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (SEKI)
Redwood National Park (REDW)
Saguaro National Park (SAGU)
Carlsbad Caverns National Park (CAVE)
Chiricahua National Monument (CHIR)
Coronado National Memorial (CORO)
Crater Lake National Park (CRLA)
El Malpais National Monument (ELMA)
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (GLCA)
Grand Canyon National Park (GRCA)
Navajo National Monument (NAVA)
Oregon Caves National Monument (ORCA)
Walnut Canyon National Monument (WACA)
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (SEKI)
Redwood National Park (REDW)
Saguaro National Park (SAGU)
