Taliabu Masked Owl
Tyto nigrobrunnea
Taliabu Masked Owl (Tyto nigrobrunnea) — Owls of Australia & Oceania.
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The Taliabu Masked Owl (Tyto nigrobrunnea) is a member of the Tytonidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 632 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Close to qualifying for a threatened category in the near future.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Strigiformes
- Family Tytonidae Barn Owls
- Genus Tyto
- Species nigrobrunnea
Quick facts
- Weight
- 632 g
- Diet
- Vertebrate hunters
- Family
- Tytonidae
- Order
- Strigiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Taliabu Masked Owl preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it uses a wide range of foraging strategies.
Migration
The Taliabu Masked Owl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Taliabu Masked Owl (Tyto nigrobrunnea) is a member of the Tytonidae family, within the order Strigiformes. Its range spans Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Taliabu (Sula Is., e of Sulawesi).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 632 g, with a wing length of about 27.8 cm and a tail of around 12.9 cm.
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened. That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 2,875 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Taliabu Masked Owl?
The Taliabu Masked Owl is a large bird that weighs around 632 g.
Where does the Taliabu Masked Owl live?
The Taliabu Masked Owl is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Taliabu (Sula Is., e of Sulawesi), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Taliabu Masked Owl belong to?
The Taliabu Masked Owl (Tyto nigrobrunnea) belongs to the Tytonidae family, in the order Strigiformes.
What does the Taliabu Masked Owl eat?
The Taliabu Masked Owl preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Does the Taliabu Masked Owl migrate?
The Taliabu Masked Owl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Taliabu Masked Owl endangered?
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
How large is the Taliabu Masked Owl's range?
The Taliabu Masked Owl has a mapped global range of about 2,875 km².
Conservation
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