Andaman Is (South Andaman) and Nicobar Is (Great Nicobar, Camorta, Trinkat, Car Nicobar).
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 (2010).
Status LC
Habitat destruction and degradation from agriculture, grazing and logging is the main threat.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Andaman Hawk-Owl (Ninox affinis) [XC176711]
by Peter Boesman from South Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India (call)
Andaman Hawk-Owl (Ninox affinis) [XC369358]
by Ramit Singal from Road to Chidya Tapu, South Andaman County, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India (song)
Subspecies
Affinities uncertain. Populations sometimes separated subspecifically, as affinis in Andamans and isolata in Nicobars, with third form (rexpimenta) on Great Nicobar occasionally separated from latter. Further study, including on vocalizations, required.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet