West Solomons Owl (Athene jacquinoti)
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West Solomons Owl

Athene jacquinoti Bonaparte, 1850

23–31 cmLength

Most records: Solomon Islands

Where and when it's recorded

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

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Tirotonga Village AreaSolomon Islands11 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Solomon Islands

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

Questions

How big is the West Solomons Owl?

The West Solomons Owl is about 23–31 cm long.

Where does the West Solomons Owl live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: western, central Solomon Islands. It is most often recorded in Solomon Islands.

What family is the West Solomons Owl in?

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

At a glance

Length
23–31 cm

Range

Australasia: western, central Solomon Islands

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Owls Strigidae
Genus
Athene

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West Solomons Owl

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