Barking Owl
Ninox connivens
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ninox-connivens"></birdfyi-bird>The Barking Owl (Ninox connivens) is a bird species in the family Strigidae (búhos verdaderos), within the order Strigiformes (búhos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 59.7 cm and a weight of 567.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Strigidae family