Cinnabar Boobook
NameCinnabar Boobook
Common NameCinnabar Boobook
Scientific NameNinox ios
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)50
Length (cm)22
Weight (g)120
Plumage DetailsOverall dark brown plumage, with paler, rufous-tinged mottling or barring on the underparts, giving a somewhat scaly look. The head is darker brown, and the eyes are typically dark, though they show red eye-shine in flash photography.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a series of short, rapid hoots, often described as a 'whoop-whoop' or 'poo-poo' call.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia, primarily found in montane forest habitats.
Identifying Featuressmall size, dark brown mottled plumage, nocturnal habits, endemic to Sulawesi montane forests
Description
The Cinnabar Boobook is a small, dark brown owl with a mottled appearance, adapted for nocturnal hunting. It typically perches quietly in the forest canopy, scanning for prey, and is known for its distinctive calls.
