Papuan Owl

Uroglaux dimorpha

The Papuan hawk owl, sometimes also Papuan boobook, is a medium-sized, sleek owl with a proportionately small head, long tail, and short, rounded wings. Its white facial disk is small and indistinct, with black streaks, and white eyebrows. It has buff-colored upperparts and barred black and brown underparts. Its eyes are bright yellow, and it has a gray to black bill. The male is larger than the female, which is unusual among owls.

Scientific name

Uroglaux dimorpha

Family

Owls

IUCN status

LC