Australian Masked Owl

Tyto novaehollandiae

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Strigiformes · Tytonidae

About

The Australian masked owl, also the Australasian masked owl or simply the masked owl, especially in Australia, is a barn owl of Southern New Guinea and the non-desert areas of Australia.

Fun Fact

Australian masked owls are the largest Tyto owls, and females can be twice the weight of males — one of the most extreme size differences between sexes in any owl species.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Eucalyptus forests and woodland edges

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

10-15 years

Threats

Habitat Fragmentation
Deforestation

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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