RarityCommon
Height32 cm
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Bird Calls
2 recordings of the Australian Boobook
Did You Know?
3 Facts1
"Boobooks are often seen near street lights, taking advantage of insects attracted to the light."
Field Guide
Australian Boobook
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The Australian Boobook (*Ninox boobook*) is Australia’s smallest and most widespread owl, found across nearly every part of the continent and many offshore islands. This adaptable, medium-sized brown owl is familiar in habitats ranging from dense forests and woodlands to farmland, urban parks, and even semi-arid scrub.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Australian Boobook has been recorded.
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