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Bismarck Boobook
Ninox variegata
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Least Concern
Wingspan
41.6 cm
Weight
179.0 g
Family
Strigidae
Order
Strigiformes
About
The Bismarck Boobook is a small hawk-owl endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago in Papua New Guinea. It has brown plumage with pale spotting on the upperparts and streaked underparts typical of boobook owls. It is nocturnal, hunting small vertebrates and large insects in forest and forest edges.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 41.6 cm | 16.4 in |
| Weight | 179.0 g | 6.31 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes (Owls) |
| Family | Strigidae (True Owls) |
| Genus | Ninox |
| Species | Ninox variegata |
Distribution
Bismarck Boobook has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bismarck Boobook endangered?
The Bismarck Boobook has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Bismarck Boobook?
The Bismarck Boobook has a wingspan of 41.6 cm, weight of 179.0 g.
What order and family does the Bismarck Boobook belong to?
The Bismarck Boobook (Ninox variegata) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.
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