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Christmas Island Boobook
Ninox natalis
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Vulnerable
Wingspan
38.0 cm
Weight
172.5 g
Family
Strigidae
Order
Strigiformes
The Christmas Island Boobook (Ninox natalis) is a bird species in the family Strigidae (true owls), within the order Strigiformes (owls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 38 cm and a weight of 172.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 38.0 cm | 15.0 in |
| Weight | 172.5 g | 6.08 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes (Owls) |
| Family | Strigidae (True Owls) |
| Genus | Ninox |
| Species | Ninox natalis |
Distribution
Christmas Island Boobook has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Christmas Island Boobook endangered?
The Christmas Island Boobook has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Christmas Island Boobook nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Christmas Island Boobook?
The Christmas Island Boobook has a wingspan of 38.0 cm, weight of 172.5 g.
What order and family does the Christmas Island Boobook belong to?
The Christmas Island Boobook (Ninox natalis) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.
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