Least ConcernLegendaryEndemicInvertebratesForestMedium · 209 g
About the Manus Boobook
The Manus boobook, Manus hawk owl, Admiralty hawk owl or Admiralty Islands hawk owl is a small owl. It has an unmarked brown facial disk, rufous crown and back, barred white flight feathers and tail, and whitish underparts with rufous streaking. Its call is repeated growling, like that of a frog.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
JFMAMJJASOND
Peak activity in June · a winter visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
New Ireland BoobookNinox variegataThe New Ireland boobook or New Ireland hawk owl also known as the Bismarck boobook, Bismarck hawk owl or barred boobook, is a small to medium-sized owl measuring 25 to 30 cm in length.
Togian BoobookNinox burhaniThe Togian boobook or Togian hawk-owl is an owl (Strigidae) described as new to science in 2004.
Romblon BoobookNinox spilonotusThe Romblon boobook or Romblon hawk-owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae that is endemic to the Philippines.
Togian BoobookNinox burhaniThe Togian boobook or Togian hawk-owl is an owl (Strigidae) described as new to science in 2004.
Romblon BoobookNinox spilonotusThe Romblon boobook or Romblon hawk-owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae that is endemic to the Philippines.
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