Southern BooBook

Carnivorous diet primarily consisting of:

• Small mammals (e.g., rodents, bats)
• Insects (e.g., beetles, moths, grasshoppers)
• Birds (e.g., small songbirds)
• Reptiles and amphibians occasionally

• Prefers a variety of wooded environments:
  • Eucalypt forests
  • Rainforests
  • Woodland areas
  • Urban parks and gardens
• Generally requires areas with dense vegetation for roosting and nesting

• Widely distributed across Australia, including:
  • Mainland Australia
  • Tasmania
• Also found in Papua New Guinea and some parts of Indonesia

• Nocturnal: Active during the night, with hunting and feeding primarily occurring after dusk
• Vocalizations: Known for their distinctive call which sounds like “boo-book” or “more-pork,” leading to some of their common names
• Breeding: Nesting occurs in tree hollows, lined with leaves and other soft materials; breeding season typically from August to December
• Territorial: Defend their territory aggressively, especially during breeding season
• Roosting: During the day, they roost in dense foliage or tree hollows to avoid predators and disturbances