|
|
BOOBOOK OWL FACTS
|
Description
The Boobook Owl is the smallest and most common owl in Australia. It is dark brown above and rufous-brown below with white streaks and spots. The face has brown disc and the eyes are large and yellow. Young Boobooks are whitish with dark brown faces.
Other Names
Mopoke, Marbled Owl, Spotted Owl
Size
25 - 29cm
Environment
many habitats from dense forest to open desert
Food
insects, small mammals such as mice and bats. Prey is detected by listening and watching from a tall perch
Breeding
Nest is usually in a tree hollow lined with wood shavings, leaves and twigs. Lays 2 - 3 white eggs.
Range
throughout mainland Australia and Tasmania
Classification
| Class: | Aves | | Order: | Strigiformes | | Family: | Strigidae | | Genus: | Ninox | | Species: | novaeseelandiae | | Common Name: | Boobook Owl |
|
|
