Description:
Adults have a pale white eyebrow, sometimes tinged with buff. They possess a broad black ring around the eyes. The facial disc ranges from white to buff-brown. The throat is white. The remaining plumage generally exhibits distinct barring of white, brown, and buff-brown. Eyes are brown. The beak is gray. The legs are completely feathered.
Biology:
No data available.
Habitat and Ecology:
Lives with the Brown Wood Owl.
Distribution:
- Vietnam: Central and South Central regions. Previously observed only in Huế and Đà Lạt.
- World: Southern Indochina.
Value:
A valuable genetic resource. Possesses scientific and aesthetic value.
Conservation Status:
Habitat impacted by war and other factors. Population is small and sightings are very rare. Threat level: R (Rare).
Recommended Conservation Measures:
Similar to the Brown Wood Owl. Immediate priorities include effective protection of remaining dense forests in Bạch Mã National Park, the Nam Hải Vân pass area, and timely conservation planning for high-altitude dense forest areas in Lạc Dương and Di Linh districts of Lâm Đồng province.