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Bobook Owl(Ninox novaeseelandie) |
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| Origin: | Australasia. | |||
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| Habitat: | Forests and scrub vegetation, but is also found in parks and gardens, in towns. | |||
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| Nesting: | Nests in holes in trees. Two or three eggs are laid which hatch after about 30 days. | |||
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| Facts: | The Bobook Owl is about 35 cms (14 inches) long with a rounded head, prominent bill and feathered legs and feet. It preys on small birds and insects which it catches in mid-air, and also rodents. | |||
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