Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
The primary threats to the long-whiskered owlet are habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation. Currently, there are no widely publicized large-scale conservation programs specifically for this species, highlighting the need for further research and action. Responsible safari tourism can help by supporting local economies that rely on intact forests, funding conservation initiatives through park fees, and raising awareness about the importance of protecting the owlet's fragile habitat.
The long-whiskered owlet is a vulnerable species of owl in subfamily Surniinae of the "typical owls", family Strigidae. It is endemic to a small area in Amazonas and San Martín departments of northern Peru.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Top parks for Long-whiskered Owlet. Sightings recorded in 5 safari areas total.
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