Rote Boobook
Ninox rotiensis
The Rote Boobook (Ninox rotiensis) is a legendary owl found only in Indonesia. The Rote boobook is a species of owl in the family Strigidae.
About the Rote Boobook
The Rote boobook is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to Rote Island in the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia.
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What the Rote Boobook sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: April, June, August, September, October, November, with peak activity in August. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Rote Boobook look like?
- The Rote boobook is a species of owl in the family Strigidae.
- Where can you see a Rote Boobook?
- The Rote Boobook is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What does a Rote Boobook sound like?
- You can listen to a field recording of the Rote Boobook on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Rote Boobook?
- The Rote Boobook is most easily confused with the Mindoro Boobook, the Alor Boobook and the Camiguin Boobook.
- Is the Rote Boobook endangered?
- The Rote Boobook is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
Learn the Rote Boobook for real
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