Least Boobook

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Least Boobook (<em>Ninox sumbaensis</em>) is a species of Owls (<em>Strigidae</em>) in the order Owls.

Overview

Least Boobook (Ninox sumbaensis) is a species of Owls (Strigidae) in the order Owls.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Ninox; binomial: Ninox sumbaensis; authority: Olsen, Wink, Sauer-Gürth & Trost, 2002.

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change English name of Little Sumba Hawk-Owl to Least Boobook to align with other major world bird lists.

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