Aegolius
| Aegolius | |
|---|---|
| Boreal owl (Aegolius funereus) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Strigiformes |
| Family: | Strigidae |
| Genus: | Aegolius Kaup, 1829 |
| Type species | |
| Strix tengmalmi = Strix funereus Linnaeus, 1758 | |
| Species | |
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Aegolius is a genus of small true owls. The genus name is from Latin, aegolius, is a type of screech owl that was thought to be a bird of ill omen.