About the Seram Boobook
The Seram boobook, also Hantu boobook, Moluccan boobook or Moluccan hawk owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found on the Indonesian islands of Seram, Kelang and Ambon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. It used to be considered 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 squamipila |
| Species Codes | hanboo2, SEBO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Seram Boobook belong to?
The Seram Boobook (Ninox squamipila) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Seram Boobook?
The Seram boobook, also Hantu boobook, Moluccan boobook or Moluccan hawk owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found on the Indonesian islands of Seram, Kelang and Ambon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. It used...
Where can I report a Seram Boobook sighting?
You can log sightings of Seram Boobook on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hanboo2, or on iNaturalist.
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