Seram Boobook
NameSeram Boobook
Common NameSeram Boobook
Scientific NameNinox squamipila
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)27.5
Weight (g)210
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly brown on the upperparts, with paler, heavily barred underparts ranging from buff to whitish. The facial disc is indistinct, and the eyes, while naturally yellow, often appear bright red in flash photographs. It has yellowish feet and a small, hooked beak.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of soft, mournful hoots or a distinctive 'whoop-whoop' call, often repeated.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Seram Boobook is endemic to Seram Island, one of the largest islands in the Maluku province of Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesRed eyes (in flash photography), Barred underparts, Compact body shape, Yellow feet, Nocturnal habits
Description
The Seram Boobook is a medium-sized owl endemic to Seram Island, Indonesia. It is a nocturnal predator, typically found in dense tropical forests where it hunts insects and small vertebrates. This species is characterized by its compact body and often striking red eye-shine in flash photography.
