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The Lesser Sooty Owl is a small owl found in the forests of Australia and Tasmania.

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This owl is named for its sooty colouring, which helps it camouflage into the tree branches.

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The Lesser Sooty Owl feeds mainly on insects, but will also eat small mammals and birds.

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Unknown

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IUCN Classification

Least Concern (LC)

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Geeky Facts about the Lesser Sooty Owl

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It is part of the "masked" group of owls.

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Their most common call is a piercing shriek which can last up to two seconds.

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The Lesser Sooty Owl is a strictly nocturnal bird.

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Iconic Australia and New Zealand
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£8,599 / person

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£14,348 / person

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£12,998 / person

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North Queensland Adventure
North Queensland Adventure
North Queensland Adventure
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£3,230 / person

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Essential Byron to Cairns - 13 days
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Essential Byron to Cairns - 13 days
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Bucket List New Zealand & Australia
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The Wonders of Australia
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Inspiring Australia
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Queensland Essentials
Queensland Essentials
Queensland Essentials
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£1,725 / person

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Bucket List Australia
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Australia
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2 - Light

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£3,734 / person

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Grand Tour of Australia
Grand Tour of Australia
Grand Tour of Australia
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Australia
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1 - Easy

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£6,399 / person

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South Australia & the East Coast
South Australia & the East Coast
South Australia & the East Coast
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