Alor Boobook

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

Overview

Alor Boobook (Ninox plesseni) is a species of Owls (Strigidae) in the order Owls.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Ninox; binomial: Ninox plesseni; authority: Stresemann, 1929.

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Split from Australian [Southern] Boobook N. boobook based on genetics and vocals (Gwee et al. 2017).

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