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Sulawesi Masked Owl
Tyto rosenbergii
Sulawesi Masked Owl (Tyto rosenbergii) — Owls of Australia & Oceania.
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The Sulawesi Masked Owl (Tyto rosenbergii) is a member of the Tytonidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 365 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Strigiformes
- Family Tytonidae Barn Owls
- Genus Tyto
- Species rosenbergii
Where it lives
Sulawesi, Sangihe (north of Sulawesi), Togian Is. (between northeastern and east-central Sulawesi), Salayar (=Selayar, south of southwestern Sulawesi) and Butung (=Buton, south of southeastern Sulawesi)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 365 g
- Diet
- Vertebrate hunters
- Family
- Tytonidae
- Order
- Strigiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Sulawesi Masked Owl preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open woodland, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Sulawesi Masked Owl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Sulawesi Masked Owl (Tyto rosenbergii) is a member of the Tytonidae family, within the order Strigiformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Sulawesi, Sangihe (n of Sulawesi), Togian Is. (between ne and ec Sulawesi), Salayar (=Selayar, s of sw Sulawesi) and Butung (=Buton, s of se Sulawesi).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 365 g, with a wing length of about 31 cm and a tail of around 13.5 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 154,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Sulawesi Masked Owl?
The Sulawesi Masked Owl is a large bird that weighs around 365 g.
Where does the Sulawesi Masked Owl live?
The Sulawesi Masked Owl is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Sulawesi, Sangihe (n of Sulawesi), Togian Is. (between ne and ec Sulawesi), Salayar (=Selayar, s of sw Sulawesi) and Butung (=Buton, s of se Sulawesi), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Sulawesi Masked Owl belong to?
The Sulawesi Masked Owl (Tyto rosenbergii) belongs to the Tytonidae family, in the order Strigiformes.
What does the Sulawesi Masked Owl eat?
The Sulawesi Masked Owl preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Does the Sulawesi Masked Owl migrate?
The Sulawesi Masked Owl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Sulawesi Masked Owl endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Sulawesi Masked Owl make?
1 real field recording of the Sulawesi Masked Owl — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Sulawesi Masked Owl's range?
The Sulawesi Masked Owl has a mapped global range of about 154,000 km².
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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