Sumba boobook

Ninox sumbaensis

The Sumba boobook (Ninox sumbaensis) is a small to medium-sized owl species endemic to the island of Sumba in Indonesia. It is characterized by its distinctive plumage, which consists of mottled brown and grey feathers with prominent yellow eyes. These nocturnal birds inhabit the lowland forests and wooded areas of Sumba, where they hunt for small mammals, insects, and other prey under the cover of darkness. The Sumba boobook is known for its haunting calls that echo through the night. Due to habitat loss and fragmentation, the conservation status of this species is currently listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN.

Habitat: Lowland forests and wooded areas