Spotted Wood Owl

Strix virgata

The Spotted Wood Owl (Strix virgata) is a medium-sized owl found in South and Southeast Asia. It has a distinctive spotted plumage with prominent ear tufts and large, dark eyes. This owl is primarily nocturnal and feeds on small mammals, birds, and insects. It inhabits a variety of forested habitats, including tropical and subtropical forests, and is often found near water sources. The Spotted Wood Owl is known for its haunting hooting call, which is often heard during the night. Due to habitat loss and degradation, this species faces threats, and its conservation status is currently classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN.

Habitat: Forested habitats, often near water sources