Oriental Bay Owl
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Bay Owls and Barn Owls

Oriental Bay Owl

Phodilus badius

LCLeast Concern
Family
Bay Owls and Barn Owls (Tytonidae)
Order
Strigiformes

Overview

The Oriental bay owl (Phodilus badius) is a species of bay owl. It is completely nocturnal, and can be found throughout Southeast Asia and parts of India. It has several subspecies. It has a heart-shaped face with earlike extensions.

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Range and habitat

Sources and further reading

Last updated September 29, 2026.