also known as the Sulu hawk-owl or Ninox reyi. The Sulu boobook, or Ninox reyi, (right) perched above the entrance to Balobok rock shelter (left). Photos from Fauriza Saddari via Saddari ...

Researchers quickly identified it as a Sulu boobook, also known as the Sulu hawk-owl or Ninox reyi. The Sulu boobook, or Ninox reyi, (right) perched above the entrance to Balobok rock shelter (left).

The hawk owl is referred to locally as “boobook” which is found in Cebu Island only. According to Carlo Babiera, DENR wildlife expert, they were conducting a population and habitat monitoring of ...