Speckled Boobook
NameSpeckled Boobook
Common NameSpeckled Boobook
Scientific NameNinox punctulata
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)42.5
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)85
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark brown, densely speckled with white. Underparts are paler, buffy-white, with brown barring or streaking. It has a dark facial disc, prominent white eyebrows, and a distinct white throat patch. The eyes are large and dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a rapid series of soft, hooting notes, often described as 'poo-poo-poo' or 'whoop-whoop-whoop'.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia, and some smaller adjacent islands.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Dark brown plumage with dense white speckles, Prominent white eyebrows and throat patch, Large dark eyes, Endemic to Sulawesi
Description
The Speckled Boobook is a small, dark owl endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is characterized by its heavily speckled plumage and prominent white facial markings, often found perched quietly in forest trees.
