Fearful Owl
Asio solomonensis
NTNear Threatened Endemic to Solomon Islands
- Family
- Owls (Strigidae)
- Order
- Strigiformes
Overview
The fearful owl (Asio solomonensis) is a medium-sized owl endemic to the Solomon Islands archipelago. It is generally seen at elevations of up to 2,000 m (6,600 ft) above sea level, where it is found in tall lowland or hill forests.
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Range and habitat
Bougainville, Choiseul, and Isabel (northern and central Solomon Islands).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Fearful owl
- 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.
