description Togian Hawk-Owl Overview
The Togian hawk-owl, Ninox burhani, is a small owl endemic to the Togian Islands in Indonesia, an island group in the Gulf of Tomini near Sulawesi. It was formally described as a distinct species in 2004 and belongs to the family Strigidae, which contains the typical owls. Its restricted island distribution makes the preservation of local forest habitat particularly relevant to its conservation.
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What is the scientific name of the Togian Hawk-Owl?
The Togian Hawk-Owl is Ninox burhani, also called the Togian Boobook. It belongs to the typical owl family Strigidae and is endemic to the Togian Islands in Indonesia. [Togian Boobook](https://www.owlpages.com/owls/species.php?s=3120)
When was Ninox burhani recognized as a separate species?
It was formally described as a new species in 2004 by Indrawan and Somadikarta. The bird had been discovered during fieldwork in the Togian Islands, with the discovery record dating to December 25, 1999. [Togian Boobook](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Togian_boobook)
How restricted is the Togian Hawk-Owl's range?
The species is currently known only from three islands in the Togian group, in the Gulf of Tomini near Sulawesi. Its very limited island range is one reason it is treated as Near Threatened by conservation assessments. [Togian Boobook](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Togian_boobook)
Why is the species called burhani?
The name burhani honors Burhan, a local Indonesian conservationist connected with knowledge of the Togian Islands. The owl itself is a small forest-dwelling, non-migratory species rather than a widespread mainland hawk-owl. [Togian Boobook](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Togian_boobook)
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