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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Strigiformes Strigidae

Australian Boobook

Ninox boobook

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
27–36 cm
Body Mass
282.2 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Partially migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 105

Apex raptor equipped with razor-sharp talons and curved beak, applying devastating dive kinetic energy (ATK 105).

DEF 70

Dense plumage insulation and vigilant aerial positioning reducing ground strike vulnerability (DEF 70).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

James Ray · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Australasia: Lesser Sundas & South-central New Guinea and Australia (except Tasmania) Habitat: Forest & Woodland
7 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Ninox boobook moae

    Romang, Leti, Moa, Leti and Sermata (e Lesser Sundas)

  • Ninox boobook cinnamomina

    Babar (far e Lesser Sundas)

  • Ninox boobook pusilla

    se Trans-Fly (sc New Guinea)

  • Ninox boobook ocellata

    Savu (=Sawu; c Lesser Sundas) and w, c Australia

  • Ninox boobook halmaturina

    Kangaroo I. (off se SA; sc Australia)

  • Ninox boobook lurida

    se Cape York Pen., ne QLD (ne Australia)

  • Ninox boobook boobook

    ec QLD to s VIC and se SA (e to sc Australia)

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Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Ninox boobook

Which family does it belong to?

Owls (Strigidae)

Where is it found?

Australasia: Lesser Sundas & South-central New Guinea and Australia (except Tasmania)

Sources & credits

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