Family: Strigidae (Typical Owls)

Authority: Riley, 1927

Red List Category

Criteria: B1ab(iii);C1+2a(ii)

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Justification of Red List category
This species has a small population occupying a very small range, but its habitat is apparently still intact and the population is probably stable. As a result the species is considered Near Threatened. The possibility of agricultural expansion in the future is a real threat and requires careful monitoring.

Population size: 2500-9999

Population trend: Stable

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 500 km²

Country endemic: Yes

Attributes
Land-mass type - oceanic island
Realm - Indomalayan
IUCN Ecosystem -- Terrestrial biome