Little OwlAthene noctuaLittle Owl (Athene noctua) is a species in the genus Athene, family Strigidae, order Strigiformes.Scientific classificationRankTaxonDomainEukaryotaKingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderStrigiformesFamilyStrigidaeGenusAtheneSpeciesAthene noctua