Owls

Information about the barking owl, including conservation status, habitat, distribution and life history.

The smallest of Australia's owls, the southern boobook hides by day in tree hollows or thick foliage, and comes out at night to feed on insects, small birds and mammals. You might sometimes spot the southern boobook splashing in your bird bath, or catching insects near lights.

Tawny frogmouths are nocturnal, are classified as least concern species and are found in a wide variety of vegetated habitats.