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Sumba Boobook

Sumba Boobook

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Rudolf's Owl, also known as the Sumba Hawk-Owl, is a secretive owl species endemic to the island of Sumba in Indonesia. Its precise taxonomic status and distribution within the island are still being studied.
Where to spot
Endemic to the island of Sumba in Indonesia, where it inhabits tropical lowland and montane forests.
How to spot
Listen for its vocalizations which are crucial for identification in its dense forest habitat. Spotting it requires night-time searches with a spotlight.
When to spot
Nocturnal. Best observed by listening for its calls during the night.
File:Ninox rudolfi 459607546.jpg
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File:Ninox rudolfi 459607546.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ninox rudolfi 459607546 (cropped).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This owl is part of the complex of 'Boobook' owls in Australasia, a group known for their distinctive calls that often sound like 'boo-book' or 'more-pork'.
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