Conservation status:
Not Threatened.
Behaviour:
Phylogeny:
Taxonomy:
- Athene jacquinoti Bonaparte, 1850, St George, Solomon Islands. Relationships uncertain; probably closely related to N. odiosa. Subspecific divisions considered dubious by some, although most races appear fairly well defined; more research required. Seven subspecies recognized. (source: Handbook of the Birds of World)
Distribution:
Subspecies and Distribution:
- * eichhorni (Hartert, 1927) - Buka, Bougainville and Choiseul. * jacquinoti (Bonaparte, 1850) - Ysabel and St George. * granti Sharpe, 1888 - Guadalcanal. * mono Mayr, 1935 - Mono I. * floridae Mayr, 1935 - Florida I. * malaitae Mayr, 1931 - Malaita I. * roseoaxillaris (Hartert, 1929) - Bauro and San Cristobal.
Trophic strategy:
Hunters of mammals, birds and insect.
Taxonomic name: