Papuan Owl
NamePapuan Owl
Common NamePapuan Owl
Scientific NameUroglaux dimorpha
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)60
Length (cm)30
Weight (g)250
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a dark brown head and facial disc, contrasting with prominent bright yellow eyes. The underparts are heavily streaked with dark brown and white, while the upperparts are dark brown with some lighter barring. The tail is relatively long and barred.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of soft, low hoots, often described as a 'whoo-whoo' or 'hoo-hoo-hoo' call, sometimes accelerating into a trill.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of New Guinea, found in both Papua New Guinea and Indonesian Papua.
Identifying Featureslarge bright yellow eyes, dark facial disc, heavily streaked underparts, relatively long tail, small to medium size for an owl
Description
The Papuan Owl is a small to medium-sized owl with striking yellow eyes and a dark facial disc. It is a nocturnal hunter, typically found perched in the dense canopy of lowland forests.
