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Birdsong field guide

Andaman Boobook

Ninox affinis

The Andaman Boobook is a small, endemic owl of the Andaman archipelago, distinguished by its hawk-like profile and lack of a pronounced facial disk.

What it sounds like

A repetitive, low-pitched, and frog-like 'kraw-kraw' or a double-noted 'whuk-whuk' typically heard at dusk.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Lim Ying Hien · IndiaCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

It belongs to the 'hawk-owl' genus Ninox, characterized by large, forward-facing yellow eyes and a less defined facial ruff compared to typical owls.
The species is heavily spotted with white on its mantle and wings, which provides excellent camouflage against tropical bark.
It is currently classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN due to its small, restricted range and the loss of lowland forest habitat.
While primarily insectivorous, it is known to supplement its diet with small vertebrates such as frogs and lizards during the breeding season.
The species is non-migratory and resides year-round across several islands in the chain, including North, Middle, and South Andaman.

Habitat

Tropical lowland evergreen forests, mangroves, and secondary growth near clearings.

Range

Endemic to the Andaman Islands, India.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Alor BoobookNinox plesseni Australian BoobookNinox boobook Barking OwlNinox connivens Bismarck BoobookNinox variegata Brown BoobookNinox scutulata Buru BoobookNinox hantu Camiguin BoobookNinox leventisi Cebu BoobookNinox rumseyi

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