| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Tytonidae |
| Genus | Tyto (1) |
| Size |
Wingspan: 80-95 cm (2) Length: 33-39 cm (2) |
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Specially protected under Schedules 1 and 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (3). Listed as a Species of Conservation Concern by the UK Biodiversity Action Plan, but not a priority species (8). Included in the Birds of Conservation Concern Amber List (medium conservation concern) (10).