Description:
Adult birds generally resemble the Strix leptogrammica laotiana subspecies, but lack barring on the upper back. The facial disc is brown and slightly marked with dark streaks.
Biology:
No data available.
Habitat and Ecology:
Forages and nests in mountainous forests up to an altitude of approximately 2500m.
Distribution:
- Vietnam: Northern provinces; the southern boundary of its distribution is unclear.
- World: Southeastern China, Indochina.
Value:
A valuable genetic resource, possessing scientific and aesthetic value.
Conservation Status:
Habitat is severely impacted and reduced due to deforestation and overexploitation. Numbers are low and the species is difficult to find. Threat level: Rare (R).
Recommended Conservation Measures:
Similar to those for the Brown Fish Owl. Firstly, it is necessary to focus on the restoration and protection of remaining dense forests on high mountains in northern Vietnam.