Mindanao Boobook
Mindanao Boobook (<em>Ninox spilocephala</em>) is a species of Owls (<em>Strigidae</em>) in the order Owls.
Overview
Mindanao Boobook (Ninox spilocephala) is a species of Owls (Strigidae) in the order Owls.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Ninox; binomial: Ninox spilocephala; authority: Tweeddale, 1879.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Mindanao Hawk-Owl is split from Philippine Hawk-Owl (Rasmussen et al. 2012). Change the English names of all Philippine Ninox species from Hawk-Owl to Boobook to align with other major world bird lists.
