Family: Strigidae (Typical Owls)

Authority: (Hartert, 1929)

Red List Category

Criteria: C2a(ii)

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Justification of Red List category
This species occurs on a single island, where its population is relatively small and is inferred to be in continuing decline due to forest loss. It has therefore been classified as Vulnerable.

Population size: 2500-9999 mature individuals

Population trend: decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 4,300 km²

Country endemic: yes