Halmahera Boobook
Ninox hypogramma
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Indonesia
- Family
- Owls (Strigidae)
- Order
- Strigiformes
Overview
The Halmahera boobook (Ninox hypogramma) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It inhabits the Indonesian islands of Halmahera, Ternate and Bacan. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Northern Moluccas (Halmahera, Ternate, and Bacan).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Halmahera 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.
