Sooty Owl
Tyto tenebricosa
About the Sooty Owl
The greater sooty owl (Tyto tenebricosa), is a medium to large owl found in south-eastern Australia, Montane rainforests of New Guinea and have been seen on Flinders Island in the Bass Strait. They have a finely white spotted head with scattered white spots on the wings. The females are lighter colored than the males. The females' length is 37–43 cm and weighs 750-1200 g. The male is smaller and length is 37–43 cm and weighs 500-700 g. The...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Sooty Owl?
The scientific name of the Sooty Owl is Tyto tenebricosa.
How many Sooty Owl sightings have been recorded?
411 observations of the Sooty Owl have been recorded on iNaturalist.
411
observations on iNaturalist
