Manus Masked Owl

Tyto manusi

Manus Masked Owl (Tyto manusi) — Owls of Australia & Oceania.

The Manus Masked Owl (Tyto manusi) is a member of the Tytonidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 632 g.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Strigiformes
Family Tytonidae Barn Owls
Genus Tyto
Species manusi

Where it lives

Manus (Admiralty Is., northwestern Bismarck Arch.)

Australia & Oceania

Quick facts

Weight: 632 g
Diet: Vertebrate hunters
Family: Tytonidae
Order: Strigiformes
Habitat: Woodland

How to identify

Similar birds

Near Threatened

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Manus Masked Owl preys mainly on other vertebrates.

Behaviour

A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.

Migration

The Manus Masked Owl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Manus Masked Owl (Tyto manusi) belongs to the Tytonidae family of the order Strigiformes. Its range spans Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Manus (Admiralty Is., nw Bismarck Arch.).

It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 632 g, with a wing length of about 29 cm and a tail of around 11 cm.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Manus Masked Owl?

The Manus Masked Owl is a large bird that weighs around 632 g.

Where does the Manus Masked Owl live?

The Manus Masked Owl is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Manus (Admiralty Is., nw Bismarck Arch.), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.

What family does the Manus Masked Owl belong to?

The Manus Masked Owl (Tyto manusi) belongs to the Tytonidae family, in the order Strigiformes.

What does the Manus Masked Owl eat?

The Manus Masked Owl preys mainly on other vertebrates.

Does the Manus Masked Owl migrate?

The Manus Masked Owl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.