Owl Judging from this, the Late Miocene remains from France described as ""Ardea" aureliensis" should also be restudied. The Messelasturidae, some of which were initially believed to be basal Strigiformes, are now generally accepted to be diurnal birds of prey showing some convergent evolution towards owls. The taxa often united under "Strigogyps" were formerly placed in part with the owls, specifically the Sophiornithidae; they appear to be Ameghinornithidae instead. For fossil species and paleosubspecies of extant taxa, see the genus and species articles. Unresolved and basal forms (all fossil) Fossil genera Placement unresolved Extinct Genus Fossil genera Placement unresolved Among the
Rare Breeding Birds Panel Rare Breeding Birds Panel The Rare Breeding Birds Panel (RBBP) is an ornithological body which collects data on the breeding attempts and successes of the rarer species of birds in the United Kingdom. It was created in 1968 as a subcommittee of the RSPB, with representation from the Nature Conservancy Council (NCC) and "British Birds" magazine. In December 1972 it became an autonomous body, financed jointly by the BTO, RSPB, British Birds and, later, the NCC. Its role was given as: The aims of the Panel are to collect in one place all information on rare breeding birds so that