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Barking Owl

Ninox connivens

Least Concern
翼開長
59.7 cm
体重
567.3333333333334 g
Strigidae
Strigiformes

The Barking Owl (Ninox connivens) is a bird species in the family Strigidae (true owls), within the order Strigiformes (owls). 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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について

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
翼開長 59.7 cm 23.5 in
体重 567.3333333333334 g 20.01 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

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

一腹卵数

2-3

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Strigiformes (Owls)
Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus Ninox
Ninox connivens

Distribution

Barking Owl has been recorded in 5 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

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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