Norfolk Island Boobook

Edolisoma nesiotis

The Norfolk Island Boobook, scientifically known as Edolisoma nesiotis, is a small to medium-sized owl endemic to Norfolk Island. It has a distinctive appearance, with mottled brown and white plumage, a rounded head, and large, dark eyes. This nocturnal bird is known for its haunting, melodic calls that echo through the island's forests at night. The Norfolk Island Boobook primarily feeds on insects, small birds, and rodents, using its sharp talons and keen vision to hunt in the dense vegetation. Due to habitat loss and predation by introduced species, the population of this owl is declining, and it is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN.

Habitat: Norfolk Island forests