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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Clade: | Inopinaves |
| Clade: | Afroaves |
| Order: | Strigiformes |
| Family: | Strigidae |
| Subfamily: | Surniinae |
| Genus: | Taenioglaux |
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Taenioglaux is a genus of owls in Strigidae. They are only found in Asia.
Description[]
All species are small, with rounded heads and no ear tufts.[5]
Taxonomy[]
Species[]
It contains the following species:[6]
- Asian Barred Owlet, Taenioglaux cuculoides
- Javan Owlet, Taenioglaux castanoptera
- Jungle Owlet, Taenioglaux radiata
- Chestnut-backed Owlet, Taenioglaux castanota
References[]
- ^ BirdLife International (2012). "Glaucidium castanopterum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ BirdLife International (2012). "Glaucidium cuculoides". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ BirdLife International (2012). "Glaucidium radiatum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ BirdLife International (2012). "Glaucidium castanotum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ Mikkola, Heimo (2012). Owls of the World: A Photographic Guide. Firefly Books Ltd. ISBN 9781770851368.
- ^ John H. Boyd III (October 15, 2011). "ANOMALOGONATES I: Coliiformes, Strigiformes, Leptosomiformes, Trogoniformes, Bucerotiformes, Coraciiformes". TiF Checklist. Retrieved 30-04-2025. Check date values in:
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