Fearful Owl
Asio solomonensis
Fearful Owl (Asio solomonensis) — Owls of Australia & Oceania.
The Fearful Owl (Asio solomonensis) is a member of the Strigidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 1.2 kg.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Strigiformes
- Family Strigidae Owls
- Genus Asio
- Species solomonensis
Where it lives
Bougainville, Choiseul and Isabel (northern, central Solomon Is.)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 1.2 kg
- Diet
- Vertebrate hunters
- Family
- Strigidae
- Order
- Strigiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Fearful Owl preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Fearful Owl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Fearful Owl (Asio solomonensis) is a member of the Strigidae family, within the order Strigiformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Bougainville, Choiseul and Isabel (n, c Solomon Is.).
It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 1.2 kg, with a wing length of about 26.3 cm and a tail of around 12.4 cm.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Fearful Owl?
The Fearful Owl is a very large bird that weighs around 1.2 kg.
Where does the Fearful Owl live?
The Fearful Owl is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Bougainville, Choiseul and Isabel (n, c Solomon Is.), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Fearful Owl belong to?
The Fearful Owl (Asio solomonensis) belongs to the Strigidae family, in the order Strigiformes.
What does the Fearful Owl eat?
The Fearful Owl preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Does the Fearful Owl migrate?
The Fearful Owl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Conservation
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Guides for this bird
Meet the Strigidae
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