Family: Strigidae (Typical Owls)

Authority: (Hartert, 1897)

Red List Category

Criteria: B1ab(ii,iii,iv,v);C2a(ii)

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Justification of Red List category
This owl is known from only two locations in a very small range, within which its very small population is in decline as a result of continuing habitat loss and degradation. For these reasons it is classified as Endangered.

Population size: 250-2499

Population trend: Decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 3,500 km²

Country endemic: Yes

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