Timor Boobook
NameTimor Boobook
Common NameTimor Boobook
Scientific NameNinox fusca
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)55
Length (cm)22.5
Weight (g)150
Plumage DetailsThe plumage consists of dark brown upperparts, often with faint barring on the wings and tail. The underparts are reddish-brown with prominent white streaking. It has an indistinct facial disc and striking bright yellow eyes.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a series of soft, hooting calls, often described as 'wuk-wuk' or 'hoo-hoo', which can sometimes accelerate in tempo.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Timor Boobook is endemic to the island of Timor and possibly some adjacent smaller islands within the Lesser Sundas archipelago.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow eyes, Dark brown upperparts, Heavily streaked reddish-brown and white underparts, Small to medium size, Nocturnal habits
Description
The Timor Boobook is a small to medium-sized nocturnal owl endemic to Timor and surrounding islands. It features dark brown upperparts and distinctively streaked reddish-brown and white underparts, making it well-camouflaged in its forest habitat. This species is an opportunistic hunter, primarily feeding on insects and small vertebrates.
