Andaman Masked Owl (Tyto deroepstorffi) — Data Deficient Aves

Andaman Masked Owl

Tyto deroepstorffi

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Aves · Strigiformes · Tytonidae

About

The Andaman masked owl is a barn owl endemic to the southern Andaman Islands archipelago of India, in the Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean. Regarded by some authors as a subspecies of the common barn owl, it is recognized by others as a species in its own right.

Fun Fact

The longest primary measures 25-26 cm.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on small rodents, and the bones of mice and rats have been found in regurgitated pellets beneath roosting places.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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