StatusNative
RarityRare
Height35 cm
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3 Facts1
"Lesser Sooty Owls exhibit some of the most pronounced reversed sexual dimorphism among owls, with females nearly twice the size of males."
Field Guide
Lesser Sooty Owl
4 sections
The Lesser Sooty Owl (Tyto multipunctata) is a medium-sized masked owl endemic to the wet tropics of Northeastern Australia, particularly the rainforests north of the Great Dividing Range in Queensland. Once considered a subspecies of the Greater Sooty Owl, it is now recognised for its smaller size, heavier white spotting, and higher-pitched calls.
Distribution Map
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