Seram Boobook
Ninox squamipila
The Seram Boobook (Ninox squamipila) is a legendary owl found only in Indonesia, weighing about 210 g. The Seram boobook, also Hantu boobook, Moluccan boobook or Moluccan hawk owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae.
About the Seram Boobook
The Seram boobook, also Hantu boobook, Moluccan boobook or Moluccan hawk owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found on the Indonesian islands of Seram, Kelang and Ambon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. It used to be considered a subspecies of the Moluccan boobook.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Seram Boobook look like?
- The Seram boobook, also Hantu boobook, Moluccan boobook or Moluccan hawk owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae.
- How big is a Seram Boobook?
- The Seram Boobook is a medium sized bird weighing about 210 g.
- Where can you see a Seram Boobook?
- The Seram Boobook is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Seram Boobook?
- The Seram Boobook is most easily confused with the Halmahera Boobook, the Cinnabar Boobook and the Speckled Boobook.
- Is the Seram Boobook endangered?
- The Seram Boobook is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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