About the New Britain Boobook
The New Britain boobook, also known as the spangled boobook, russet boobook, New Britain hawk-owl or russet hawk-owl, is a small owl that is endemic to New Britain, the largest island in the Bismarck Archipelago in Papua New Guinea.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Ninox odiosa |
| Species Codes | nebhao1, NBBO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the New Britain Boobook belong to?
The New Britain Boobook (Ninox odiosa) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
What is the conservation status of the New Britain Boobook?
The New Britain Boobook is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the New Britain Boobook?
The New Britain boobook, also known as the spangled boobook, russet boobook, New Britain hawk-owl or russet hawk-owl, is a small owl that is endemic to New Britain, the largest island in the Bismarck Archipelago in Papua New Guinea....
Where can I report a New Britain Boobook sighting?
You can log sightings of New Britain Boobook on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nebhao1, or on iNaturalist.
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