Tanimbar Boobook
Tanimbar Boobook
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The Tanimbar Boobook is a small owl endemic to the Tanimbar Islands of Indonesia. It was recently split from the Moluccan Boobook, distinguished by its unique calls and geographic isolation.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Tanimbar Islands in Indonesia, where it inhabits forested and wooded areas.
How to spot
Listen for its specific calls after dark. Spotting it requires night-time searches with a spotlight in suitable habitats on the Tanimbar Islands.
When to spot
Nocturnal. Best observed by listening for its calls during the night.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Tanimbar Islands in Indonesia, where it inhabits forested and wooded areas.
How to spot
Listen for its specific calls after dark. Spotting it requires night-time searches with a spotlight in suitable habitats on the Tanimbar Islands.
When to spot
Nocturnal. Best observed by listening for its calls during the night.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Island isolation often leads to the evolution of distinct species, and the Tanimbar Boobook is a prime example of this evolutionary phenomenon among owls.
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