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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

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Birdsong field guide

Camiguin Boobook

Ninox leventisi

The Camiguin Boobook is a small, forest-dwelling hawk-owl endemic to a single island in the Philippines, recognized as a distinct species in 2012.

What it sounds like

A unique, repetitive series of low, growling notes followed by a rising, two-syllable 'ho-ho' or 'wok-wok' sound.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Field notes

It was formally described as a new species in 2012 based on significant differences in vocalizations compared to other Philippine hawk-owls.
Unlike most of its close relatives, this species possesses distinctively pale blue-gray eyes.
The bird is categorized as Endangered due to its extremely restricted range on an island of only 230 square kilometers.
Its plumage features fine, dense horizontal barring on the underparts rather than the teardrop-shaped streaks seen in the Philippine Boobook.
It is primarily nocturnal and occupies both primary and secondary tropical forests, often heard more frequently than it is seen.

Habitat

Primary and secondary tropical moist lowland and montane forests.

Range

Endemic to the island of Camiguin Sur, Philippines.

Similar & commonly confused birds

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

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