The Christmas Island Boobook is a small owl endemic to Christmas Island, an Australian territory in the Indian Ocean. It is distinct from other boobooks by its plumage and vocalizations.
Where to spot
Endemic to Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean, inhabiting the island's tropical forests and woodland.
How to spot
Listen for its specific calls after dark. Spotting it requires night-time searches with a spotlight in the island's forested areas.
When to spot
Nocturnal. Best observed by listening for its calls during the night.
Where to spot
Endemic to Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean, inhabiting the island's tropical forests and woodland.
How to spot
Listen for its specific calls after dark. Spotting it requires night-time searches with a spotlight in the island's forested areas.
When to spot
Nocturnal. Best observed by listening for its calls during the night.
This boobook is one of the few endemic bird species on Christmas Island, making it a unique part of the island's isolated ecosystem.
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