Minahassa Masked Owl
Tyto inexspectata
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderStrigiformes (Owls)
- FamilyTytonidae (Barn Owls)
- GenusTyto (Barn, Masked, Grass, and Sooty Owls)
- SpeciesTyto inexspectata (Minahassa Masked Owl)
About the Minahassa Masked Owl
The Minahasa masked owl (Tyto inexspectata), also known as the Minahasa barn owl, Sulawesi owl or Sulawesi golden owl, is a barn owl endemic to the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. The name is derived from the Minahassa Peninsula, where it was first described as a breeding bird; however, it is also known to live in north-central Sulawesi.
The Minahasa masked owl has short wings with a wingspan of 240–250 mm (9.4–9.8 in), well suited to its habitat in deep forests. It appears to prefer undisturbed or lightly disturbed rainforest at altitudes of 100–1,600 m (330–5,250 ft). As the primary lowland forests on the Minahasa peninsula has been destroyed, the survival of the species depends on the more inaccessible montane forests. The species is known to inhabit the two large protected regions (Bogani Nani Wartabone and Lore Lindu National Parks) established in central Sulawesi and Minahassa Peninsula. The remaining population is estimated to be 2,500–10,000.
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Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tangkoko Nature Reserve | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Minahassa Masked Owl in Tangkoko Nature Reserve?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Minahassa Masked Owl sighting in Tangkoko Nature Reserve, based on 38 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Minahassa Masked Owl in Tangkoko Nature Reserve?
July has the highest sighting rate for Minahassa Masked Owl in Tangkoko Nature Reserve in our monthly data.