About the Luzon Boobook
The Luzon boobook or Luzon hawk owl, also Philippine hawk owl or Philippine boobook, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to the Philippines where it lives in forests. It is a brown and white mottled bird and males and females look much alike.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Ninox philippensis |
| Species Codes | phihao1, LUBO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Luzon Boobook belong to?
The Luzon Boobook (Ninox philippensis) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Luzon Boobook?
The Luzon boobook or Luzon hawk owl, also Philippine hawk owl or Philippine boobook, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to the Philippines where it lives in forests. It is a brown and white mottled bird and males and females look much alike....
Where can I report a Luzon Boobook sighting?
You can log sightings of Luzon Boobook on eBird (ebird.org) using species code phihao1, or on iNaturalist.
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