About the Cebu Boobook
The Cebu boobook or Cebu hawk-owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found in the remnant forests of Cebu. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the Philippine hawk-owl, but was reclassified in 2012, as voice and other data suggested placement in a distinct species. It is threatened by habitat loss as Cebu is the most deforested among major Philippine islands with just 0.03% of orignal forest remaining.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Ninox rumseyi |
| Species Codes | cebboo1, CEBO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cebu Boobook belong to?
The Cebu Boobook (Ninox rumseyi) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Cebu Boobook?
The Cebu boobook or Cebu hawk-owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found in the remnant forests of Cebu. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the Philippine hawk-owl, but was reclassified in 2012, as voice and other data suggested placement in a dis...
Where can I report a Cebu Boobook sighting?
You can log sightings of Cebu Boobook on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cebboo1, or on iNaturalist.
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