Where can you see a Guadalcanal Owl?

The Guadalcanal Owl is endemic to the Solomon Islands, which is the only country where it occurs.

What birds look similar to a Guadalcanal Owl?

The Guadalcanal Owl is most easily confused with the Spotted Owlet, the Little Owl and the Burrowing Owl.

Is the Guadalcanal Owl endangered?

The Guadalcanal Owl is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Guadalcanal Owl

Athene granti

The Guadalcanal Owl (Athene granti) is a legendary owl found only in the Solomon Islands. The Guadalcanal owl, also known as the Guadalcanal boobook is a small to medium-sized owl.

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About the Guadalcanal Owl

The Guadalcanal owl, also known as the Guadalcanal boobook is a small to medium-sized owl. It is endemic to Guadalcanal. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the Solomons boobook.

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Where it lives

Solomon Islands

When to see it

Best months: July, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in September. It is a variable species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a Guadalcanal Owl look like?: The Guadalcanal owl, also known as the Guadalcanal boobook is a small to medium-sized owl.
Where can you see a Guadalcanal Owl?: The Guadalcanal Owl is endemic to the Solomon Islands, which is the only country where it occurs.
What birds look similar to a Guadalcanal Owl?: The Guadalcanal Owl is most easily confused with the Spotted Owlet, the Little Owl and the Burrowing Owl.
Is the Guadalcanal Owl endangered?: The Guadalcanal Owl is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

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