Great Grey Owl (Strix nebulosa) in Scandinavia

The Great Grey Owl (Strix nebulosa) is a owl found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. A nocturnal bird of prey with exceptional hearing and near-silent flight. It typically occurs in forests and farmland.

In the Nordic countries the Great Grey Owl is best described as a resident. Its global conservation status is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. On Fågelkartan you can see where it has been reported over the last 30 days, based on open data from the national species-observation systems.

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More about the Great Grey Owl

  • Great Grey Owl – song & calls
  • Great Grey Owl – breeding

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Strix nebulosa
  • Family: Owls
  • Habitat: Forests and farmland
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident
  • IUCN Red List: Near Threatened

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