Southern Boobook (Owl)
Ninox boobook
Other Names: Mopoke, Boobook Owl, Boobook, Southern Boobook
Size: 30 cm
Family: Strigidae (Hawk Owls (Typical Owls), 4 species in Australia)
Distribution: All of Australia except some parts of central Australia.
Status: Common
Habitat: Woodlands, forests, scrubs.
References: Simpson and Day, Reader's Digest
About the Southern Boobook (Owl)
The Southern Boobook Owl is the most commonly seen and heard owl in many parts of Australia, including Sydney and the Blue Mountains.
Photo: By Trevor Scouten at Shutterstock. Higher Resolution 3043 x 1902.
Photo: By scooperdigital at Shutterstock. Higher Resolution 5472 x 3648.
Artwork: John Gould, 'The Birds of Australia', 1848. Higher Resolution 708 x 1000.
Photo: Featherdale Wildlife Park, Sydney NSW.
See Also
Australian Mammals
Australian Reptiles
Australian Frogs
Australian Fish
Australian Spiders and Their Faces
Australian Wild Plant Foods
Return to Australian Birds
