Family: Strigidae (Typical Owls)

Authority: (Hartert, 1898)

Red List Category

Criteria: C1

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Justification of Red List category
This newly split species is listed as Near Threatened because it is thought to have a small and declining population, which nevertheless occurs in four islands, potentially reducing its risk of extinction.

Population size: unknown

Population trend: Stable

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 13,300 km²

Country endemic: Yes