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Andaman Masked Owl

Conservation status

Least Concern

Population Trend

Unknown

Alternate Names

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Native Habitat

Diet

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Andaman Masked Owl

Tyto deroepstorffi

A medium-sized owl with a prominent facial disc. Very similar to the Barn Owl, but the Andaman Masked-Owl is smaller and much browner overall, with darker upperparts and heavily spotted pale brown underparts. Found around forest edges, farms, and habitations.

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Taxanomy

STRIGIFORMES
TYTONIDAE
Tyto deroepstorffi