| Soort/Species | Familie/Family | Orde/Order | Klasse/Class | Stam/Phylum | Rijk/Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velduil | Uilen | Uilen | Vogels | Gewervelden | Dieren |
| Short-eared owl | Owls | Owls | Birds | Chordate | Animals |
| Asio flammeus | Strigidae | Strigiformes | Aves | Chordata | Animalia |
The short-eared owl is not rare bird in general, but on Genovesa there only a few of these owls. This population is likely endemic. They prey on Elliot's Storm Petrels, that are present in large numbers on the cliffs.