Ochre-bellied boobook

Ninox ochracea

The Ochre-bellied boobook, also known as the Ochre-bellied hawk-owl, is a small to medium-sized owl found in the forests and woodlands of New Guinea. It has a distinctive ochre-colored belly and mottled brown and grey plumage on its upperparts. This nocturnal bird of prey feeds on small mammals, birds, and insects. It is known for its haunting call that echoes through the forest at night. The Ochre-bellied boobook is well adapted to its forest habitat and is an important predator in its ecosystem.

Habitat: Forests and woodlands