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| Species Details [Taxonomy: HBW - BirdLife (v3)] |
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Tasmanian Masked-Owl* |
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Tyto castanops |
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Description (10)
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Tasmanian Masked-Owl
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Family
Tytonidae (Barn-owls)
Size
37 - 47 cm
First Described (Guide)
(Gould, 1837)
Abundance (Guide)
Common in Tasmania. Elsewhere, uncommon to rare.
Habitat
Forests, open woodlands, farmlands with tall or dense mature trees, usually with a sparse understorey, adjoining open areas.
Australia (B).
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Tasmania, Maria Island. Introduced to Lord Howe Island. Also Maatsuyker I, where perhaps only vagrant.
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Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is unknown (2012).
Status NR
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Habits
Usually singly but occasionally in pairs or family groups.
Food
Small mammals, reptiles, and occasionally birds.
Voice
Drawn-out screaching 'cush-cush-sh-sh' or 'quair-sh-sh-sh'. Also a very loud, musical shriek.
Eggs (Guide)
Eggs are laid on alternate nights.
Clutch Size: 3 - 5
Color: off-white
Dimensions: 43 - 50 x 35 - 38 mm (ellipsoidal)
Incubation: 35 days by female
Young
Semi-altricial, nidicolous. Brooded by female for first two weeks then by both parents.
Fledge: 70 - 84 days
Subspecies
Considered by some authors to be a subspecies of Masked Owl (Tyto novaehollandiae).
No subspecies.
References
See References.
Files:
BirdLife International
For more information about the Tasmanian Masked-Owl see...  BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
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