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Andaman Masked Owl
Tyto deroepstorffi
Andaman Masked Owl (Tyto deroepstorffi) — Owls of South & Southeast Asia.
Found across 2 guides in our atlas — open any for the full checklist, photos and what's around right now.
The Andaman Masked Owl (Tyto deroepstorffi) is a member of the Tytonidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 403 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Strigiformes
- Family Tytonidae Barn Owls
- Genus Tyto
- Species deroepstorffi
Quick facts
- Weight
- 403 g
- Diet
- Vertebrate hunters
- Family
- Tytonidae
- Order
- Strigiformes
- Habitat
- Urban & human-modified
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Andaman Masked Owl preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of farmland, parks and gardens, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Andaman Masked Owl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Andaman Masked Owl (Tyto deroepstorffi) is a member of the Tytonidae family, within the order Strigiformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR s Andaman Is.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 403 g, with a wing length of about 23.7 cm and a tail of around 10.6 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Andaman Masked Owl?
The Andaman Masked Owl is a large bird that weighs around 403 g.
Where does the Andaman Masked Owl live?
The Andaman Masked Owl is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR s Andaman Is, where it adapts readily to towns, parks and gardens.
What family does the Andaman Masked Owl belong to?
The Andaman Masked Owl (Tyto deroepstorffi) belongs to the Tytonidae family, in the order Strigiformes.
What does the Andaman Masked Owl eat?
The Andaman Masked Owl preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Does the Andaman Masked Owl migrate?
The Andaman Masked Owl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
What sound does the Andaman Masked Owl make?
1 real field recording of the Andaman Masked Owl — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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