description Papuan Boobook Overview
Papuan boobook (Ninox theomacha), also called the jungle boobook or jungle hawk-owl, is an owl native to New Guinea and nearby islands. It is a small to medium-sized, dark-colored member of the family Strigidae, with a dark facial disk, lighter eyebrow markings, and no ear tufts. The species uses lowland, submontane, and montane forest, including forest edges, and is listed as Least Concern.
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Where does the Papuan boobook live?
The Papuan boobook, or Ninox theomacha, is native to New Guinea and nearby islands. It occupies forested island habitats rather than being a widespread European or North American owl.
What does a Papuan boobook look like?
It is a small to medium-sized dark-colored owl with a dark facial disk and lighter eyebrow markings. Unlike many owl species, it has no ear tufts.
What other names does Ninox theomacha have?
The species is also called the jungle boobook and the jungle hawk-owl. Its scientific name is Ninox theomacha.
Is the Papuan boobook a true owl?
Yes, it is a member of the family Strigidae, the group commonly known as true owls. It is classified in the genus Ninox, which includes several boobook and hawk-owl species.
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