Cebu Boobook
Ninox rumseyi
VUVulnerable Endemic to Philippines
- Family
- Owls (Strigidae)
- Order
- Strigiformes
Overview
The Cebu boobook or Cebu hawk-owl (Ninox rumseyi) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found in the remnant forests of Cebu. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the Philippine hawk-owl, but was reclassified in 2012, as voice and other data suggested placement in a distinct species. It is threatened by habitat loss as Cebu is the most deforested among major Philippine islands with just 0.03% of orignal forest remaining.
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Range and habitat
Philippines (Cebu).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Cebu boobook
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
