Sumba Boobook
NameSumba Boobook
Common NameSumba Boobook
Scientific NameNinox rudolfi
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)32.5
Weight (g)250
Plumage DetailsDark brown upperparts with prominent white spots on the head and mantle. The underparts are whitish with dense dark brown barring. It has dark brown eyes and an indistinct facial disc with subtle white eyebrows.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a series of soft, hooting notes, often described as a repeated "hoo-hoo" or "whoop-whoop."
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sumba, Indonesia, where it is found across the island in various forest types.
Identifying Featuresmedium size, dark brown plumage with white spots on head/mantle, barred underparts, dark eyes, endemic to Sumba
Description
A medium-sized, nocturnal owl endemic to Sumba, Indonesia. It features dark brown plumage with distinctive white spotting on its head and mantle, and barred underparts. This species primarily hunts insects and small vertebrates in forest habitats.
