Romblon Boobook
Ninox spilonotus
The Romblon Boobook (Ninox spilonotus) is a legendary owl found only in the Philippines, weighing about 178 g. The Romblon boobook or Romblon hawk-owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae that is endemic to the Philippines.
About the Romblon Boobook
The Romblon boobook or Romblon hawk-owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae that is endemic to the Philippines. It is only found on the islands of Tablas, Sibuyan and Romblon. It was previously known as a subspecies of the Philippine hawk-owl, but was reclassified in 2012, as voice and other evidence suggested it was a distinct species. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, June, with peak activity in April. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Romblon Boobook look like?
- The Romblon boobook or Romblon hawk-owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae that is endemic to the Philippines.
- How big is a Romblon Boobook?
- The Romblon Boobook is a medium sized bird weighing about 178 g.
- Where can you see a Romblon Boobook?
- The Romblon Boobook is endemic to the Philippines, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Romblon Boobook?
- The Romblon Boobook is most easily confused with the Camiguin Boobook, the Alor Boobook and the Manus Boobook.
- Is the Romblon Boobook endangered?
- The Romblon Boobook is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
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