About the Makira Owl
The Makira owl, also known as the Makira boobook, is a small to medium-sized species of owl in the Family Strigidae. It is endemic to Makira. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the Solomons boobook. The Makira boobook prefers habitats of Subtropical and Tropical Moist Lowland. It is possibly extant to Ugi Island and Owariki.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Athene roseoaxillaris |
| Species Codes | solboo4, MAOW |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Makira Owl belong to?
The Makira Owl (Athene roseoaxillaris) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Makira Owl?
The Makira Owl is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Makira Owl?
The Makira owl, also known as the Makira boobook, is a small to medium-sized species of owl in the Family Strigidae. It is endemic to Makira. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the Solomons boobook. The Makira boobook prefers habitats of Subtropical and Tropical Moist Lowland. It is possibly...
Where can I report a Makira Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Makira Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code solboo4, or on iNaturalist.
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