Papuan Boobook

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

Overview

Papuan Boobook (Ninox theomacha) is a species of Owls (Strigidae) in the order Owls.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Ninox; binomial: Ninox theomacha; authority: (Bonaparte, 1855).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change English name of Ninox theomacha to Papuan Boobook (Gregory 2009).

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