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Barking Owl

Ninox connivens

Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
59,7 cm
Ağırlık
567,3333333333334 g
Familya
Strigidae
Takım
Strigiformes
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Hakkında

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
Kanat Açıklığı 59,7 cm 23.5 in
Ağırlık 567,3333333333334 g 20.01 oz

Habitat & Range

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

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

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

2-3

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Barking Owl has been recorded in 5 countries.

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Mevcut Not recorded
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External Databases

Sık Sorulan Sorular

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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