Hume's Boobook vs Bismarck Boobook
Ninox obscura compared with Ninox variegata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Hume's Boobook | Bismarck Boobook |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ninox obscura | Ninox variegata |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Family | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.5 cm (16.7 in) | 41.6 cm (16.4 in) |
| Weight | 191.0 g (6.74 oz) | 179.0 g (6.31 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Hume's Boobook
Least Concern
Bismarck Boobook
About These Birds
Bismarck Boobook
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.