Sulawesi Masked Owl
NameSulawesi Masked Owl
Common NameSulawesi Masked Owl
Scientific NameTyto rosenbergii
FamilyTytonidae
Wingspan (cm)100
Length (cm)47
Weight (g)650
Plumage DetailsDark, heart-shaped facial disc with a pale rim; dark brown upperparts heavily spotted with white; underparts are paler, often with a rufous or orange wash, and spotted with dark brown. Eyes are dark.
Vocalization / CallTypically described as a long, hissing shriek or screech, similar to other barn owls but often deeper or harsher.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sulawesi and some smaller adjacent islands in Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesDark, heart-shaped facial disc, Dark eyes, Dark brown upperparts with white spots, Rufous-washed, spotted underparts, Relatively large size for a barn owl
Description
The Sulawesi Masked Owl is a medium-sized nocturnal owl characterized by its dark, heart-shaped facial disc and dark eyes. Its plumage is predominantly dark brown on the upperparts with fine white spotting, contrasting with paler, rufous-washed underparts that are also spotted. This species is endemic to Sulawesi, where it hunts small mammals and other vertebrates in forested habitats.
