description Hume's Hawk-Owl Overview
Hume's hawk-owl, also known as Hume's boobook, is an owl species with the scientific name Ninox obscura. It belongs to the family Strigidae and is endemic to the Andaman Islands of India. Allan Octavian Hume described the species in the nineteenth century, and the bird is of interest to birders and ornithologists studying the island's restricted-range fauna.
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What is the scientific name of Hume's hawk-owl?
Hume's hawk-owl has the scientific name Ninox obscura. It is also known as Hume's boobook.
Where does Hume's hawk-owl live?
The species is endemic to the Andaman Islands of India. Endemic means that its natural range is restricted to that island group.
Who was Hume's hawk-owl named after?
The owl is associated with Allan Octavian Hume, who described the species in the nineteenth century. Hume was a major nineteenth-century figure in Indian ornithology.
Is Hume's hawk-owl a true hawk?
No. Despite its common name, it is an owl in the family Strigidae. The name reflects its hawk-like appearance or behavior rather than membership in the hawk family.
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