Prakruti Parichay
StrigidaeNinox

Andaman Hawk Owl

Nlnox amnis

25–25 cmMedium
Beak
—
Feet
—
Crest
No crest

Resident. Andamans. From sympatric Hume'sby smaller size, rufous spotting on white underparts, paler brown coloration to upperparts, unmarked undertail coverts, more broadly barred tail, and different call. Similar to allopatric Brown Hawk Owl but with pale bill, more pronounced white forehead and throat, paler grey - brown upperparts, and rufous streaking to entire underparts (flanks a ndbelly become spotted or barred in Brown). Forest, secondary woodland and mangroves.

Colour

BrownRufous / Red-brownWhiteGrey
Average size
25 cm
Habitat
Forest, secondary woodland and mangroves.
Behaviour
Resident.

About this bird

Resident. Andamans. From sympatric Hume'sby smaller size, rufous spotting on white underparts, paler brown coloration to upperparts, unmarked undertail coverts, more broadly barred tail, and different call. Similar to allopatric Brown Hawk Owl but with pale bill, more pronounced white forehead and throat, paler grey - brown upperparts, and rufous streaking to entire underparts (flanks a ndbelly become spotted or barred in Brown). Forest, secondary woodland and mangroves.

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Andaman Hawk Owl is bigger than Blue-tailed Bee-eater but smaller than Brown-cheeked Rail.

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Andaman Hawk Owl

Nlnox amnis

25–25 cm