Surnia robusta

Surnia robusta
Temporal range:
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Strigiformes
Family: Strigidae
Genus: Surnia
Species:
†S. robusta
Binomial name
†Surnia robusta
Jánossy, 1977

Surnia robusta is an extinct species of owl in the genus Surnia that lived in Central Europe during the Pleistocene epoch.[1]

Etymology

The specific epithet of S. robusta is derived from the Latin robustus, meaning strong or large, referencing the animal's large dimensions.[2]

References

  1. ^ "PBDB Taxon". Retrieved 28 February 2026.
  2. ^ Jánossy, Dénes (1977). "Plio-Pleistocene Bird Remains from the Carpathian Basin. III. Strigiformes, Falconiformes, Caprimulgiformes, Apodiformes". Aquila. 84: 9–36. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
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