Northern Boobook

Overview

Northern Boobook (Ninox japonica) is a species of Owls (Strigidae) in the order Owls. A falcon-shaped owl with long wings and a two-note 'boo-book' call; migrates south in winter, unusual among owls; hunts insects and small birds at dusk.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Ninox; binomial: Ninox japonica; authority: (Temminck & Schlegel, 1845). Typical size: 29-33cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic and the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Ninox japonica, including florensis and totogo, is split from N. scutulata (King 2002).