iain tomlinson
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Hello, I am an avid owler. I am planning a trip to Sulawesi and neighboring Islands to look for owls. I am thinking of visiting the following sites in April:
Sulawesi-visiting Tangkoko, Gunung Ambang and Lore Lindu for Minahassa masked owl, ochre-bellied, speckled, "white spotted"and cinnabar boobooks.
Togian Is for the boobook and (possible scops)
Sangihe for the scops
Banggai for the scops
Any specifics on sites for owls would be great. And recommendations and contact information for guides. (I am planning on using Nurlin for Lore Lindu).
Logistical info for the Togian and Banggai Islands would also be great.
Finally I am trying to figure out the taxonomy of these owls. If you have any insights on white-spotted boobook-is it synonymous with cinnabar boobook? Also I heard there is an undescribed scops owl on the Togian Islands-if you have any information on this owl it would be very helpful.
Many thanks in advance, Iain http://iainsowls.blogspot.com/
Sulawesi-visiting Tangkoko, Gunung Ambang and Lore Lindu for Minahassa masked owl, ochre-bellied, speckled, "white spotted"and cinnabar boobooks.
Togian Is for the boobook and (possible scops)
Sangihe for the scops
Banggai for the scops
Any specifics on sites for owls would be great. And recommendations and contact information for guides. (I am planning on using Nurlin for Lore Lindu).
Logistical info for the Togian and Banggai Islands would also be great.
Finally I am trying to figure out the taxonomy of these owls. If you have any insights on white-spotted boobook-is it synonymous with cinnabar boobook? Also I heard there is an undescribed scops owl on the Togian Islands-if you have any information on this owl it would be very helpful.
Many thanks in advance, Iain http://iainsowls.blogspot.com/