About the Barking Owl
The barking owl or barking boobook, also known as the winking owl, is a nocturnal bird species native to mainland Australia and parts of New Guinea and the Moluccas. They are a medium-sized brown owl and have a characteristic voice with calls ranging from a barking dog noise to an intense human-like howl.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Ninox connivens |
| Species Codes | barowl1, BAOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Barking Owl belong to?
The Barking Owl (Ninox connivens) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Barking Owl?
The barking owl or barking boobook, also known as the winking owl, is a nocturnal bird species native to mainland Australia and parts of New Guinea and the Moluccas. They are a medium-sized brown owl and have a characteristic voice with calls ranging from a barking dog noise to an intense human-like...
Where can I report a Barking Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Barking Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code barowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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