About the Buru Boobook
The Buru boobook is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. It used to be considered a subspecies of the Moluccan boobook.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Ninox hantu |
| Species Codes | hanboo1, BUBO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Buru Boobook belong to?
The Buru Boobook (Ninox hantu) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Buru Boobook?
The Buru boobook is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. It used to be considered a subspecies of the Moluccan boobook....
Where can I report a Buru Boobook sighting?
You can log sightings of Buru Boobook on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hanboo1, or on iNaturalist.
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