VU

Cebu Boobook

Ninox rumseyi

Stable

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Ninox rumseyi faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in the Solomon Islands. The species' dependence on primary and mature secondary forests makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and potential shifts in prey availability, while the species' restricted island distribution limits its ability to adapt to environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This owl inhabits primary and mature secondary forests in the Solomon Islands, showing a preference for dense canopy cover and established forest ecosystems. It occupies both lowland and hill forests, typically avoiding heavily disturbed or fragmented areas.

Forest· majorArtificial - Terrestrial· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cebu Boobook classified as Vulnerable?
Cebu Boobook is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Ninox rumseyi faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in the Solomon Islands. The species' dependence on primary and mature secondary forests makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and potential shifts in prey availability, while the species' restricted island distribution limits its ability to adapt to environmental changes.
Where does Cebu Boobook live?
Cebu Boobook occurs in Philippines. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cebu Boobook?
The main threats to Cebu Boobook are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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