Australasian Masked-owl
Tyto novaehollandiae
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The Australasian Masked-owl is a large barn owl found across Australia and New Guinea in woodland and forest habitats. Weighing about 723.3g with a wingspan of 59.6cm, it is one of the largest barn owl species with dark brown and white patterned plumage. It hunts rabbits, possums, and large rodents at night.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 59.6 cm | 23.5 in |
| Weight | 723.25 g | 25.51 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 35-42 days. Fledging: 70-84 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes (Owls) |
| Family | Tytonidae (Barn Owls) |
| Genus | Tyto |
| Species | Tyto novaehollandiae |
Distribution
Australasian Masked-owl has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Tytonidae family