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Rufous Owl

Rufous Owl

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The Rufous Owl is a large and powerful owl, characterized by its rich rufous-brown plumage and lack of ear tufts. It is a formidable nocturnal predator of dense rainforests in the Australasian region.
Where to spot
Inhabits dense tropical and subtropical rainforests, wet sclerophyll forests, and gallery forests. Its range includes northern Australia, New Guinea, and adjacent islands.
How to spot
Listen for their deep, guttural 'whoo-hoo' calls at night. Finding them requires patience and careful spotlighting in dense forest canopies. Look for their large silhouettes.
When to spot
Strictly nocturnal. The best time to observe is during the night when they are most active. Calls are prominent during the breeding season.
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File:Ninox rufa -Taronga Zoo, Sydney, Australia-8a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ninox rufa -Taronga Zoo, Sydney, Australia-8a (1).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ninox rufa - Rufous owl 2281.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ninox rufa 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ninox rufa 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ninox rufa 231625762.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ninox rufa 3.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ninox rufa 4.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rufous Owl (Ninox rufa) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is one of the largest and most powerful owls in Australia, capable of preying on a wide range of vertebrates, including large birds and mammals.
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