Tasmanian Boobook
Tasmanian Boobook (<em>Ninox leucopsis</em>) is a species of Owls (<em>Strigidae</em>) in the order Owls.
Overview
Tasmanian Boobook (Ninox leucopsis) is a species of Owls (Strigidae) in the order Owls.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Ninox; binomial: Ninox leucopsis; authority: (Gould, 1838).
Distribution
Breeding range: Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Tasmanian Boobook Ninox leucopsis is split from N. novaeseelandiae based on genetic and vocal divergence and morphometrics (König & Weick 2008; Dickinson & Remsen 2013; Gwee et al. 2017; HBW/BirdLife).
