About the Camiguin Boobook
The Camiguin boobook or Camiguin hawk-owl is an owl species resident to the Camiguin island in the Philippines. It is the only owl in the country with greenish-yellow or grayish eyes. It was previously known as a subspecies of the Philippine hawk-owl, but was reclassified in 2012, as voice and other evidence suggested it a distinct species. Its native name is kugkug
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Ninox leventisi |
| Species Codes | camboo1, CABO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Camiguin Boobook belong to?
The Camiguin Boobook (Ninox leventisi) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Camiguin Boobook?
The Camiguin boobook or Camiguin hawk-owl is an owl species resident to the Camiguin island in the Philippines. It is the only owl in the country with greenish-yellow or grayish eyes. It was previously known as a subspecies of the Philippine hawk-owl, but was reclassified in 2012, as voice and other...
Where can I report a Camiguin Boobook sighting?
You can log sightings of Camiguin Boobook on eBird (ebird.org) using species code camboo1, or on iNaturalist.
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