I think that it was seen as a separate 'form' in the early 20th century. But
it's genetic distinction is very doubtful. Yet, some non-scientific websites
(e.g. Wikipedia) describe it as an accepted subspecies (which it isn't), which
I've seen on both the Masked Owl and the Nullabor Plain page; the latter says
'An elusive subspecies of the Australian masked owl unique to the Nullarbor is
known to roost in the many caves on the plain.' With no reference of course!
It's interesting how this rumour still seems to persist at least in some places.
Matthew.
-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Thursday, 15 August 2013 12:17 PM
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Subject: [Birding-Aus] 'Cave Dwelling' Masked Owl
Hi Everyone,
Out of pure interest, what was the origin of the very doubtful ‘South
Australian Cave Dwelling’ Masked Owl form? Was it simply a rumour or are there
actually some Masked Owls which are found in caves somewhere in the SA outback,
which somehow made some people separate them as a subspecies in the past?
Regards,
Matthew.
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