Andaman Boobook

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

Overview

Andaman Boobook (Ninox affinis) is a species of Owls (Strigidae) in the order Owls.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Ninox; binomial: Ninox affinis; authority: Beavan, 1867.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change the English names of all South Asian Ninox species from Hawk-Owl to Boobook to align with other major world bird lists.

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