Rote Boobook
NameRote Boobook
Common NameRote Boobook
Scientific NameNinox rotiensis
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)55
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)150
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark brown with white spotting, particularly on the wings. The underparts are whitish with prominent reddish-brown streaking and barring. It has an indistinct brownish facial disc and large, bright yellow eyes.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a disyllabic hoot, often described as a 'boo-book' or 'more-pork' call, characteristic of many boobook owls.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to Rote Island, Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Large yellow eyes, Dark brown upperparts with white spots, Whitish underparts with heavy reddish-brown streaking, Endemic to Rote Island
Description
The Rote Boobook is a small, nocturnal owl endemic to Rote Island, Indonesia. It features a compact body, striking yellow eyes, and cryptic brown and white plumage that provides excellent camouflage in its arboreal habitat. This species is an active predator, primarily hunting insects and small vertebrates.
