About the Malaita Owl
The Malaita owl, also known as the Malaita boobook, is a small to medium-sized owl. It is endemic to Malaita. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the Solomons boobook.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Athene malaitae |
| Species Codes | solboo3, MAOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Malaita Owl belong to?
The Malaita Owl (Athene malaitae) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Malaita Owl?
The Malaita owl, also known as the Malaita boobook, is a small to medium-sized owl. It is endemic to Malaita. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the Solomons boobook....
Where can I report a Malaita Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Malaita Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code solboo3, or on iNaturalist.