About the Togian Boobook
The Togian boobook or Togian hawk-owl is an owl (Strigidae) described as new to science in 2004. The bird is currently known only from three islands in the Togian group, an archipelago in the Gulf of Tomini off the coast of Sulawesi, Indonesia. The new species was discovered on 25 December 1999.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Ninox burhani |
| Species Codes | toghao1, TOBO |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Togian Boobook belong to?
The Togian Boobook (Ninox burhani) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Togian Boobook?
The Togian Boobook is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Togian Boobook?
The Togian boobook or Togian hawk-owl is an owl (Strigidae) described as new to science in 2004. The bird is currently known only from three islands in the Togian group, an archipelago in the Gulf of Tomini off the coast of Sulawesi, Indonesia. The new species was discovered on 25 December 1999....
Where can I report a Togian Boobook sighting?
You can log sightings of Togian Boobook on eBird (ebird.org) using species code toghao1, or on iNaturalist.
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