The Rote Boobook is a small, recently recognized owl species endemic to Rote Island in Indonesia. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the Southern Boobook but is now distinct based on genetic and vocal evidence.
Where to spot
Endemic to Rote Island, Indonesia, where it inhabits various wooded and forested areas.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive vocalizations, which are different from other boobooks in the region. Spotting it requires night-time searches with a spotlight in appropriate habitats.
When to spot
Nocturnal. Best observed by listening for its calls during the night.
Where to spot
Endemic to Rote Island, Indonesia, where it inhabits various wooded and forested areas.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive vocalizations, which are different from other boobooks in the region. Spotting it requires night-time searches with a spotlight in appropriate habitats.
When to spot
Nocturnal. Best observed by listening for its calls during the night.
This island-endemic species highlights the rich biodiversity and unique evolutionary paths found on isolated islands in the Lesser Sundas.
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