Moluccan Boobook
Moluccan Boobook
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The Moluccan Boobook is a small to medium-sized owl found across many islands in the Moluccas, Indonesia. It is a highly variable species, forming a complex of related owls.
Where to spot
Found throughout the Moluccas, Indonesia, inhabiting various forest types, woodlands, and even some cultivated areas.
How to spot
Listen for its specific hooting and territorial calls after dark. Spotting it requires patient searching with a spotlight in the dense island vegetation.
When to spot
Nocturnal. Best observed by listening for its calls during the night, especially at dusk and dawn.
Where to spot
Found throughout the Moluccas, Indonesia, inhabiting various forest types, woodlands, and even some cultivated areas.
How to spot
Listen for its specific hooting and territorial calls after dark. Spotting it requires patient searching with a spotlight in the dense island vegetation.
When to spot
Nocturnal. Best observed by listening for its calls during the night, especially at dusk and dawn.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This boobook's scientific name, 'squamipila,' means 'scaly-haired,' referring to the texture of its plumage.
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