Least ConcernLegendaryEndemicInvertebratesForestMedium · 210 g
About the Tanimbar Boobook
The Tanimbar boobook, or Tanimbar hawk-owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in the Tanimbar Islands of Indonesia. 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
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in November · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
New Britain BoobookNinox odiosaThe New Britain boobook is a small owl that grows to a length of about 22 cm (9 in).
Cebu BoobookNinox rumseyiThe Cebu boobook or Cebu hawk-owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae.
Little Sumba BoobookNinox sumbaensisThe least boobook is about 23 cm (9.1 in) long and weighs 90 g (3.2 oz).
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