Andaman Boobook
NameAndaman Boobook
Common NameAndaman Boobook
Scientific NameNinox affinis
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)55
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)200
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly dark sooty-brown on the head, upperparts, and upper breast. The underparts are rufous-brown with prominent white streaking or barring, particularly on the belly. It has bright yellow eyes and a yellowish cere and bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a series of soft, mournful hoots or coos, often described as 'whoo-whoo' or 'poo-poo', repeated at regular intervals.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andaman Islands, an archipelago in the Bay of Bengal, India.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow eyes, Dark sooty-brown head and upperparts, Rufous-brown and white streaked underparts, Small size, Nocturnal activity
Description
The Andaman Boobook is a small, nocturnal owl endemic to the Andaman Islands. It is characterized by its dark plumage, striking yellow eyes, and a diet primarily consisting of insects and small vertebrates.
