The dusky eagle-owl (Bubo coromandus) is a species of owl in the Strigidae family that is widespread in Bangladesh, China, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, and Thailand and listed as Least Concern by IUCN.[1]
Affects watered and well wooded tracts. Mango tree groves, and old tamarind and other densely foliaged trees are preferred. Parochial and a pair often inhabits the same grove year after year.
The nesting season is from November to April.
The nest is made of sticks in the fork of the trunk of a large tree preferably near water and often in the vicinity of human habitation.
References[edit]
- ^ a b BirdLife International (2012). "Bubo coromandus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
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