Andaman Boobook
Ninox affinis
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
38,2 cm
Gewicht
146,0 g
Familie
Strigidae
Ordnung
Strigiformes
Über uns
The Andaman Boobook is a medium-sized owl with a 38.2 cm wingspan, weighing 146 grams, endemic to the Andaman Islands. It inhabits forest and woodland habitats on the islands. Like other boobooks, it is a nocturnal hunter of insects and small vertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 38,2 cm | 15.0 in |
| Gewicht | 146,0 g | 5.15 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Strigiformes (Eulen) |
| Familie | Strigidae (Eigentliche Eulen) |
| Genus | Ninox |
| Arten | Ninox affinis |
Distribution
Andaman Boobook has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Andaman Boobook endangered?
The Andaman Boobook has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Andaman Boobook?
The Andaman Boobook has a wingspan of 38.2 cm, weight of 146.0 g.
What order and family does the Andaman Boobook belong to?
The Andaman Boobook (Ninox affinis) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.
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