Spotted Wood-Owl
NameSpotted Wood-Owl
Common NameSpotted Wood-Owl
Scientific NameStrix seloputo
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)100
Length (cm)46
Weight (g)750
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent rufous-buff facial disc bordered by dark brown, with dark brown eyes. The upperparts are dark brown with white spotting on the mantle and wing coverts, while the underparts are whitish to buff, densely barred with dark brown or black.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a deep, resonant 'hoo-hoo' or 'whoo-whoo' often repeated, sometimes with a more drawn-out, mournful quality. They also produce a series of hoots.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia (Sumatra, Java, Bali, Borneo), Brunei, and the Philippines (Palawan).
Identifying FeaturesRufous facial disc, Dark eyes, Heavily barred whitish underparts, Spotted dark brown upperparts, Medium size
Description
The Spotted Wood-Owl is a medium-sized, nocturnal owl characterized by its distinctive rufous facial disc and heavily barred underparts. It inhabits a variety of wooded environments across Southeast Asia, often adapting to human-modified landscapes.
