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Barking Owl

Ninox connivens

Least Concern
Envergadura
59,7 cm
Peso
567,3333333333334 g
Familia
Strigidae
Orden
Strigiformes

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The Barking Owl is a medium-to-large owl of the family Strigidae found in woodland and open forest across Australia and parts of New Guinea. Weighing about 567.3g with a wingspan of 59.7cm, it is named for its distinctive dog-like barking call. It is nocturnal, hunting rabbits, possums, small birds, and large insects from exposed perches.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 59,7 cm 23.5 in
Peso 567,3333333333334 g 20.01 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 36 days. Fledging: 35-42 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

2-3

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Strigiformes (Búhos)
Familia Strigidae (Búhos Verdaderos)
Genus Ninox
Especies Ninox connivens

Distribution

Barking Owl has been recorded in 5 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Barking Owl endangered?
The Barking Owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Barking Owl nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 36 days. Fledging: 35-42 days.
How big is the Barking Owl?
The Barking Owl has a wingspan of 59.7 cm, weight of 567.3333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Barking Owl belong to?
The Barking Owl (Ninox connivens) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.

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