From William Ko
Rather rare. Listed as ‘Near Threatened’ by Birdlife International. It is endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia
You can’t just go around calling people ochre bellied boobooks.
These are beautiful. So sleek and svelte. Like an anime owl.
It does sound a bit like an insult, doesn’t it?! 😆
The Boobook type owls are great. There are 36 living species, and the extinct Laughing Owl was one also.
They’re all of the genus Ninox, and also known as hawk owls, due to the sleek appearance you took note of.
I try to toss in a Boobook here now and then as their unique looks always catch people’s attention.
Gerd’s owl in One Piece is somewhat similar to a Southern Boobook.
Oh my, that is indeed a superb owl!
I’m glad you like it. I always try to give you things you’ve never seen before. They’re so many owls in so many places waiting to be found!
