About the Sulawesi Masked Owl
The Sulawesi masked owl is a species of owl in the family Tytonidae. It is endemic to the Indonesian islands of Sulawesi, Sangihe and Peleng. It is listed by the IUCN as being of least concern.
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The Sulawesi masked owl grows to a length of about 43 to 46 cm (17 to 18 in). The upperparts of the male are charcoal grey with scattered white spots and streaks. The underparts are buff with dark spots and streaks and the facial mask is white or whitish-brown. The call is an eerie, long drawn-out screech and is usually emitted in flight.
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Where the Sulawesi Masked Owl lives
When to see the Sulawesi Masked Owl
Peak activity in July · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Andaman Masked OwlTyto deroepstorffiThe Andaman masked owl has a length of between 30 and 36 cm (12 and 14 in) from head to tail, with the tail being 11 cm (4.3 in) from its base.
Minahasa Masked OwlTyto inexspectataThe Minahasa masked owl, also known as the Minahasa barn owl, Sulawesi owl or Sulawesi golden owl, is a barn owl endemic to the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Golden Masked OwlTyto aurantiaThe golden masked owl is a barn owl endemic to the island of New Britain, Papua New Guinea.
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