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Sooty Owl
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Sooty Owl

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Sooty Owl

Tyto tenebricosa

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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