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Among the species complex, this owl is unique in that its eyes are striking greenish-yellow versus the standard yellow or reddish-brown eyes of the rest of its related species. Along with the Romblon boobook and Cebu boobook, it is the largest in the Philippine hawk-owl species complex reaching sizes of 25cm tall versus the much smaller Luzon boobook, Mindanao boobook, Mindoro boobook and Sulu boobook, which range in size from 15 to 20cm tall.
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When to see the Camiguin Boobook
One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 7 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is February, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Camiguin Boobook
The map shades 1 country with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Camiguin Boobook
The Camiguin boobook or Camiguin hawk-owl is an owl species resident to the Camiguin island in the Philippines. It is the only owl in the country with greenish-yellow or grayish eyes. It was previously known as a subspecies of the Philippine hawk-owl, but was reclassified in 2012, as voice and other evidence suggested it a distinct species. Its native name is kugkug
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Easily confused with
Alor BoobookNinox plesseniThe Alor boobook is a species of owl in the family Strigidae.
Romblon BoobookNinox spilonotusThe Romblon boobook or Romblon hawk-owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae that is endemic to the Philippines.
Rote BoobookNinox rotiensisThe Rote boobook is a species of owl in the family Strigidae.
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