About the Mindanao Boobook
The Mindanao boobook or Mindanao hawk-owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae that is endemic to the Philippines on the island of Mindanao. It was previously known as a subspecies of the Philippine hawk-owl, but was reclassified in 2012, as voice and other evidence suggested it a distinct species. It is found in tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Ninox spilocephala |
| Species Codes | minboo1, MIBO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mindanao Boobook belong to?
The Mindanao Boobook (Ninox spilocephala) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Mindanao Boobook?
The Mindanao boobook or Mindanao hawk-owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae that is endemic to the Philippines on the island of Mindanao. It was previously known as a subspecies of the Philippine hawk-owl, but was reclassified in 2012, as voice and other evidence suggested it a distinct sp...
Where can I report a Mindanao Boobook sighting?
You can log sightings of Mindanao Boobook on eBird (ebird.org) using species code minboo1, or on iNaturalist.
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