Least Boobook (Ninox sumbaensis)
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Least Boobook

Ninox sumbaensis Olsen, Wink, Sauer-Gürth & Trost, 2002

23 cmLength90 gWeight

The least boobook (Ninox sumbaensis), also known as the little Sumba hawk-owl or little Sumba boobook, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae.

Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The least boobook (Ninox sumbaensis), also known as the little Sumba hawk-owl or little Sumba boobook, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to the Indonesian island of Sumba. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

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Questions

How big is the Least Boobook?

The Least Boobook is about 23 cm long and weighs around 90 g.

Where does the Least Boobook live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Sumba (west-central Lesser Sundas).

Is the Least Boobook endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Least Boobook as Endangered.

What does the Least Boobook eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Least Boobook in?

It belongs to the family Owls (Strigidae), order Strigiformes.

At a glance

Length
23 cm
Weight
90 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Endangered
More measurements
Wing
188 mm
Tail
100 mm
Bill
23 mm
Tarsus
28 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: Sumba (west-central Lesser Sundas)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Owls Strigidae
Genus
Ninox

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Least Boobook

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