Taliabu Masked Owl
Tyto nigrobrunnea
The Taliabu Masked Owl (Tyto nigrobrunnea) is a legendary bay owls and barn owl found only in Indonesia, weighing about 522 g. The Taliabu masked owl, also known as the Taliabu owl or the Sula Islands barn owl, is an owl in the barn owl family, Tytonidae.
About the Taliabu Masked Owl
The Taliabu masked owl, also known as the Taliabu owl or the Sula Islands barn owl, is an owl in the barn owl family, Tytonidae. This is one of the two groups of owls, the other being the typical owls, family Strigidae. It is endemic to Taliabu Island of Indonesia.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: September, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a summer visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Taliabu Masked Owl look like?
- The Taliabu masked owl, also known as the Taliabu owl or the Sula Islands barn owl, is an owl in the barn owl family, Tytonidae.
- How big is a Taliabu Masked Owl?
- The Taliabu Masked Owl is a large sized bird weighing about 522 g.
- Where can you see a Taliabu Masked Owl?
- The Taliabu Masked Owl is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Taliabu Masked Owl?
- The Taliabu Masked Owl is most easily confused with the Red Owl, the Golden Masked Owl and the Minahasa Masked Owl.
- Is the Taliabu Masked Owl endangered?
- The Taliabu Masked Owl is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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