Golden Masked Owl
Tyto aurantia
The Golden Masked Owl (Tyto aurantia) is a legendary bay owls and barn owl found only in Papua New Guinea, weighing about 522 g. The golden masked owl is a barn owl endemic to the island of New Britain, Papua New Guinea.
About the Golden Masked Owl
The golden masked owl is a barn owl endemic to the island of New Britain, Papua New Guinea. It is also known as New Britain barn owl, New Britain masked owl, Bismarck owl and Bismarck masked owl.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: May, June, July, August, September, with peak activity in July. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Golden Masked Owl look like?
- The golden masked owl is a barn owl endemic to the island of New Britain, Papua New Guinea.
- How big is a Golden Masked Owl?
- The Golden Masked Owl is a large sized bird weighing about 522 g.
- Where can you see a Golden Masked Owl?
- The Golden Masked Owl is endemic to Papua New Guinea, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Golden Masked Owl?
- The Golden Masked Owl is most easily confused with the Minahasa Masked Owl, the Red Owl and the Taliabu Masked Owl.
- Is the Golden Masked Owl endangered?
- The Golden Masked Owl is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
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