About the Least Boobook
The least boobook, also known as the little Sumba hawk-owl or little Sumba boobook, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to the Indonesian island of Sumba. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Ninox sumbaensis |
| Species Codes | lishao1, LEBO, LSBO |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Least Boobook belong to?
The Least Boobook (Ninox sumbaensis) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Least Boobook?
The Least Boobook is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Least Boobook?
The least boobook, also known as the little Sumba hawk-owl or little Sumba boobook, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to the Indonesian island of Sumba. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Least Boobook sighting?
You can log sightings of Least Boobook on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lishao1, or on iNaturalist.
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