Powerful Owl

Ninox strenua (Gould, 1838)

1.3 kgWeight

The powerful owl (Ninox strenua), a species of owl native to south-eastern and eastern Australia, is the largest owl on the continent.

Busiest months: October · Most records: Australia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Powerful Owl has been recorded at 53 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Centennial ParkAustralia1,694 records
Shepherds BushAustralia914 records
Royal Botanic GardensAustralia515 records

More places

Banyule Flats ReserveAustralia472 records
Kumbartcho SanctuaryAustralia250 records
Royal Botanic Gardens MelbourneAustralia115 records
Sheep Station Creek Conservation ParkAustralia109 records
Boys WalkAustralia90 records
Wilson ReserveAustralia86 records
Lime Kiln Bay Reserve and WetlandsAustralia79 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Australia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The powerful owl (Ninox strenua), a species of owl native to south-eastern and eastern Australia, is the largest owl on the continent. It is found in coastal areas and in the Great Dividing Range, rarely more than 200 km (120 mi) inland. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species also refers to this species as the powerful boobook.

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Questions

How big is the Powerful Owl?

The Powerful Owl weighs around 1.3 kg.

Where does the Powerful Owl live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: southeastern Queensland to southeastern South Australia (eastern, southeastern Australia). It is most often recorded in Australia.