Least ConcernRareEndemicInvertebratesForestLarge · 349 g
About the Andaman Boobook
The Andaman boobook or Andaman hawk-owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to the Andaman Islands.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in December · a winter visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Papuan BoobookNinox theomachaThe Papuan boobook, jungle boobook or jungle hawk owl, is a medium-sized, dark-colored owl.
Luzon BoobookNinox philippensisThe Luzon boobook is one of the smallest of the owls in the Philippine hawk-owl complex.
Hume's BoobookNinox obscuraHume's boobook or Hume's hawk-owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae endemic to the Andaman Islands.
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