Ochre-bellied Boobook
NameOchre-bellied Boobook
Common NameOchre-bellied Boobook
Scientific NameNinox ochracea
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)55
Length (cm)26.5
Weight (g)185
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark brown with prominent white spots on the scapulars and wing coverts. Underparts are a striking ochre-buff, sometimes with faint streaking. The facial disc is indistinct, and the eyes are bright yellow.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of soft, hooting notes, often described as a repeated 'whoop-whoop' or 'hoo-hoo-hoo'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia, where it is found in lowland and hill forests.
Identifying FeaturesOchre-buff underparts, Dark brown upperparts with white spotting, Bright yellow eyes, Lack of ear tufts, Small to medium owl size
Description
The Ochre-bellied Boobook is a small to medium-sized owl characterized by its dark brown upperparts and distinctive ochre-buff underparts. It is a nocturnal species that inhabits tropical lowland forests, primarily hunting insects and small vertebrates.
