The Ochre-bellied Boobook is a small to medium-sized owl found in the rainforests of Sulawesi and nearby islands. It is characterized by its ochre-colored belly and distinct calls.
Where to spot
Endemic to Sulawesi and some satellite islands in Indonesia, inhabiting lowland and montane rainforests.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive vocalizations after dark. Spotting it requires careful night-time searching with a spotlight in the dense tropical forests.
When to spot
Nocturnal. Best observed by listening for its calls during the night.
Where to spot
Endemic to Sulawesi and some satellite islands in Indonesia, inhabiting lowland and montane rainforests.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive vocalizations after dark. Spotting it requires careful night-time searching with a spotlight in the dense tropical forests.
When to spot
Nocturnal. Best observed by listening for its calls during the night.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This boobook's vibrant ochre underparts make it quite striking, though it remains a challenging species to spot in its dense forest habitat.
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