Luzon Boobook

Ninox philippensis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Strigiformes · Strigidae

About

The Luzon boobook or Luzon hawk owl, also Philippine hawk owl or Philippine boobook, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to the Philippines where it lives in forests. It is a brown and white mottled bird and males and females look much alike.

Fun Fact

The Luzon boobook is one of the smallest of the owls in the Philippine hawk-owl complex.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the Philippines where it lives in forests.

Diet

Feeds on insects, frogs, small rodents and even birds.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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