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Madagascar Red Owl

Tyto soumagnei

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Habitat

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· majorMarine neritic· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionLegislation

Frequently asked questions

Why is Madagascar Red Owl classified as Vulnerable?
Madagascar Red Owl is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Madagascar Red Owl live?
Madagascar Red Owl occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Madagascar Red Owl?
The main threats to Madagascar Red Owl are 11.1, 2.1, 5.3, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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