Rufous Owl
Ninox rufa
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Birds
The rufous owl, also known as the rufous boobook, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It was described in 1846 by John Gould, an English ornithologist. Its common name reflects the rufous-coloured feathers that these owls are covered with in adulthood. While it is uncommon, the species has a wide range, including Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea.
Classification
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Strigiformes
- Family
- Strigidae
- Genus
- Ninox