Conservation Status
Conservation hubClose to qualifying as threatened in the near future.
The chestnut-backed owlet faces threats from habitat loss and degradation due to deforestation. While specific recovery programs are limited, responsible safari tourism plays a vital role by funding conservation efforts and raising awareness about the importance of protecting the owlet's forest home. Increased local support for conservation can help mitigate the impacts of human development on this endemic species.
The chestnut-backed owlet, is an owl which is endemic to Sri Lanka. This species is a part of the larger grouping of owls known as typical owls, Strigidae, which contains most of the smaller owl species. This species was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the jungle owlet.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Chestnut-backed Owlet. Sightings recorded in 11 safari areas total.
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