About the Brown Boobook
The brown boobook, also known as the brown hawk-owl, is a typical owl species. It has dark brown upperparts, whitish underparts with reddish-brown streaking, and a barred tail. It is a resident breeder in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, southern China and western Indonesia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Ninox scutulata |
| Species Codes | brnhao1, BRHO, BHOW, BRBO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown Boobook belong to?
The Brown Boobook (Ninox scutulata) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Brown Boobook?
The brown boobook, also known as the brown hawk-owl, is a typical owl species. It has dark brown upperparts, whitish underparts with reddish-brown streaking, and a barred tail. It is a resident breeder in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, southern China and western Indonesia....
Where can I report a Brown Boobook sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown Boobook on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brnhao1, or on iNaturalist.
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