About the Halmahera Boobook
The Halmahera boobook is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It inhabits the Indonesian islands of Halmahera, Ternate and Bacan. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. It was previously considered to be a subspecies of the Moluccan boobook.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Ninox hypogramma |
| Species Codes | molhao3, HABO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Halmahera Boobook belong to?
The Halmahera Boobook (Ninox hypogramma) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Halmahera Boobook?
The Halmahera boobook is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It inhabits the Indonesian islands of Halmahera, Ternate and Bacan. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. It was previously considered to be a subspecies of the Molucc...
Where can I report a Halmahera Boobook sighting?
You can log sightings of Halmahera Boobook on eBird (ebird.org) using species code molhao3, or on iNaturalist.
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