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Medium sized gray-brown owl with white underparts heavily streaked brown.
VIC: Vulnerable; NT: Critically Endangered
Sensitive species — location data may be restricted
Indigenous: Muurrguu
At a glance
FamilyOwls
SizeMedium
RarityCommon
HabitatTimbered edges, open forest, suburban gardens with mature trees, and lightly wooded scrub.
Best timeReported across most months in Queensland, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Étienne Leroy
Range map
Range map
1461visible hotspots
11935visible records
5states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Known for its diagnostic ‘woof-woof’ call which sounds like a dog barking.
Behavior
Favors edge habitats and often roosts near creeks in woodlands. Feeds on small to medium sized mammals.
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