Family
Strigidae
Habits
Nocturnal, Nomadic, have daytime roosts, live in pairs, each pair has a number of roosts while it is feeding locally, usually in a territory of up to 10 ha.
Habitat
Woodland Forest Stone Country, Wooded country; rainforest; timber areas; Australia wide all wooded habitats.
Breeding
September to January, 2 to 3; white, round. Incubation 26-33 days by female, fed with food brought by male outside nest, young fledge 5-6 wks fed by both parents.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Carnivore, Insects; small rodents; small birds.
Details
Common Name: |
Southern Boobook |
Scientific Name: |
Ninox novaeseelandiae (boobook) |
Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Strigiformes |
Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Native |
Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
250-350 mm. |
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