The Chromosomal Phylogeny of Owls (Strigiformes) and New Karyotypes of Seven Species.

Abstract

The phylogeny of 33 owl species is studied karyologically. Karyotypes of seven owl species new to karyology (Bubo lacteus, Ketupa blakistoni, K. ketupa, Otus scops, Strix hylophila, S. leptogrammica and S. nebulosa) are described. Four other karyotypes (Asio otus, Pulsatrix perspicillata, Speotyto cunicularia, and Tyto alba) are presented to complete previous publications.