The Cinnabar Boobook is a small, distinctively rufous owl endemic to the highlands of Sulawesi in Indonesia. Its vibrant coloration sets it apart from many other boobook species.
Where to spot
Endemic to the mountainous regions of Sulawesi, Indonesia, inhabiting montane rainforests, usually at higher elevations.
How to spot
Listen for its specific calls after dark. Spotting it requires night-time searches with a spotlight in the dense montane forests of Sulawesi.
When to spot
Nocturnal. Best observed by listening for its calls during the night.
Where to spot
Endemic to the mountainous regions of Sulawesi, Indonesia, inhabiting montane rainforests, usually at higher elevations.
How to spot
Listen for its specific calls after dark. Spotting it requires night-time searches with a spotlight in the dense montane forests of Sulawesi.
When to spot
Nocturnal. Best observed by listening for its calls during the night.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This owl's specific epithet 'ios' refers to the Cinnabar moth, alluding to its striking reddish-orange coloration.
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