Powerful Owl

Ninox strenua ‡

Orbost, SE Vic IMG_8115 20211121

Notes: Largest Aust owl, w. yellow-orange eyes set in dark mask, contrasting w. whiter forehead.
Underparts white w. blackish-brown chevrons. Enormous yellow feet. Male is larger & stronger
than female. Only slightly larger than Rufous Owl which has shorter tail. Call a loud, slow,
penetrating double hoot whoo-hoo. Uncommon, sedentary. In wet eucalypt forests, & some dry
forests w. adequate prey populations (possums, gliders, large birds).

Range from Morcombe©