# Mindoro boobook (*Ninox mindorensis*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The mindoro boobook (Ninox mindorensis) is a species in the family Strigidae, order Strigiformes. Recorded adults weigh 113 g to 141 g. Its IUCN Red List status is Vulnerable.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 113 g – 141 g |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | forest |
| Young per litter or clutch | Not recorded |
| Lifestyle | Perching |
| Migration | Sedentary |
| Conservation status | Vulnerable (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Aves
- order: Strigiformes
- family: Strigidae
- genus: Ninox
- species: *Ninox mindorensis* Ogilvie-Grant, 1896

Synonyms: *Ninox philippensis mindorensis*, *Ninox plateni*, *Ninox spilocephala mindorensis*

## Common questions

### How big is the mindoro boobook?

An adult mindoro boobook weighs 113 g – 141 g, according to values recorded on Wikidata.

### Is the mindoro boobook endangered?

The mindoro boobook is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, meaning it faces a high risk of extinction in the wild.

### What kind of animal is the mindoro boobook?

The mindoro boobook (Ninox mindorensis) belongs to the family Strigidae in the order Strigiformes.

## Sources

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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org), CC0 1.0, 2026-11-11. Wikidata contributors. Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org (data retrieved via the Wikidata Query Service).
- [Wikipedia (English)](https://en.wikipedia.org), CC BY-SA 4.0, 2026-11-11. Wikipedia contributors. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org (text under CC BY-SA 4.0; each block names its article and revision).

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