Powerful Owl
NamePowerful Owl
Common NamePowerful Owl
Scientific NameNinox strenua
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)123.5
Length (cm)60
Weight (g)1600
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark brown to grey-brown with prominent white barring. Underparts are white with distinct dark brown V-shaped or chevron markings. It has a greyish-brown facial disc and bright yellow eyes.
Vocalization / CallA low, resonant, double hoot, typically described as 'woo-hoo' or 'whoo-hooo', often repeated at intervals.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in eastern and southeastern Australia, from central Queensland through New South Wales to Victoria, primarily along the Great Dividing Range.
Identifying Featureslarge size, yellow eyes, dark brown upperparts with white barring, white underparts with dark V-shaped markings, powerful talons
Description
The Powerful Owl is Australia's largest owl, characterized by its robust build and striking yellow eyes. It is a nocturnal predator, primarily hunting medium-sized arboreal mammals and birds in dense forest habitats.
