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Owl, Rufous

Ninox rufa


Behaviour much as Powerful Owl which it replaces in the
rainforests  of northern Australia. Both
species are reported to occur at Eungella. Roosts in dense foliage. Also found
roosting in city parks foraging in parks fro small mammals and mid-sized birds.

The Australian Bird Guide, Peter Menkhorst et al

Classifications: Bird, forest and grassland
Family: Strigidae (Owls)
Information sources: Photo taken at Mt Jukes by Marlis Schoeb

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