Andaman Hawk-Owl

Ninox leucopsis

The Andaman Hawk-Owl (Ninox leucopsis) is a small to medium-sized owl species found in the Andaman Islands of India. It has a distinctive facial disc with yellowish-orange eyes and a white V-shaped mark on the forehead. The upperparts are dark brown with white spots, while the underparts are whitish with brown streaks. This nocturnal bird of prey inhabits dense tropical forests and wooded areas, where it hunts for small mammals, birds, and insects under the cover of darkness. The Andaman Hawk-Owl is known for its haunting calls that echo through the forest at night, adding to the mystique of the island's wildlife.

Habitat: Tropical forests and wooded areas