Solomon Islands Boobook

Asio solomonensis

The Solomon Islands Boobook, also known as the Solomon Islands Hawk-owl, is a small owl species native to the Solomon Islands. It has a brown and white mottled plumage with prominent dark eyes and a distinctive hooting call. This nocturnal bird of prey primarily feeds on insects, small mammals, and birds. It inhabits lowland and montane forests, where it hunts from perches and tree branches under the cover of darkness. The Solomon Islands Boobook plays a vital role in the ecosystem by helping to control insect populations. However, due to habitat loss and potential predation by invasive species, its conservation status is currently classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN.

Habitat: Lowland and montane forests