Australasian Masked-owl

Australasian Masked-owl

Tyto novaehollandiae

Least Concern
날개 폭
59.6 cm
체중
723.25 g
Tytonidae
Strigiformes

소개

The Australasian Masked-owl is a large barn owl found across Australia and New Guinea in woodland and forest habitats. Weighing about 723.3g with a wingspan of 59.6cm, it is one of the largest barn owl species with dark brown and white patterned plumage. It hunts rabbits, possums, and large rodents at night.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 59.6 cm 23.5 in
체중 723.25 g 25.51 oz

Habitat & Range

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: NO. Incubation: 35-42 days. Fledging: 70-84 days.

산란 수

2-4

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Strigiformes (Owls)
Tytonidae (Barn Owls)
Genus Tyto
Tyto novaehollandiae

Distribution

Australasian Masked-owl has been recorded in 2 countries.

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출현 Not recorded
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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

Is the Australasian Masked-owl endangered?
The Australasian Masked-owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Australasian Masked-owl nest?
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 35-42 days. Fledging: 70-84 days.
How big is the Australasian Masked-owl?
The Australasian Masked-owl has a wingspan of 59.6 cm, weight of 723.25 g.
What order and family does the Australasian Masked-owl belong to?
The Australasian Masked-owl (Tyto novaehollandiae) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Tytonidae.

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