Owl near Melbourne - is this a Boobook?

[John Graff <>]

I would say a Boobook. It seems to have the darker areas around the eye 
(although the angle of the head means I'm not 100% sure). Also, compare the 
pattering on the underparts with the one in this photo  
http://www.aviceda.org/abid/birdimages.php?action=birdimage&bid=274&fid=24&p=10&pagesize=1
   (I'm not sure that this is diagnostic or anything, just looks really similar)

Cheers
John Graff

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> Subject: Re: [Birding-Aus] Owl near Melbourne - is this a Boobook?
> Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 21:28:31 +1000
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> I'm not an owl expert Cheryl, but I can say that it is definitely a
> Ninox and it looks like a Barking Owl to me - particularly the shape
> of the head. Regards, Laurie.
>
> On 29/01/2008, at 5:36 PM, Cheryl Ridge wrote:
>
>> Hi
>>
>> I photographed an owl near Melbourne yesterday:
>>
>> http://www.pbase.com/chezzyr/image/92275819
>>
>> If someone could id it for me I would be most grateful
>> as I have only seen and photographed the Powerful Owl
>> in the wild.
>>
>> I am keen to see other owls so if anyone knows of any
>> 'reliable' places near to Melbourne (not zoo) Id love
>> to know.
>>
>> Thankyou
>>
>> Cheryl Ridge


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