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Unheard Whispers BI208407

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The Greater sooty owl (Tyto tenebricosa), a large, nocturnal bird, roams the rainforests of southeastern Australia and New Guinea. Known for its dark, sooty appearance, it features a finely white-spotted head and large dark eyes set within a facial disk. These owls are elusive, often roosting in tree hollows or caves, and feed on various mammals, including marsupials like the greater glider. Territorial and largely sedentary, they are seldom seen or heard but can produce a piercing call that echoes through the night. The owl's nesting habits, involving large hollow trees, ensure it remains closely tied to its forest habitat.
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The Greater sooty owl (Tyto tenebricosa), a large, nocturnal bird, roams the rainforests of southeastern Australia and New Guinea. Known for its dark, sooty appearance, it features a finely white-spotted head and large dark eyes set within a facial disk. These owls are elusive, often roosting in tree hollows or caves, and feed on various mammals, including marsupials like the greater glider. Territorial and largely sedentary, they are seldom seen or heard but can produce a piercing call that echoes through the night. The owl's nesting habits, involving large hollow trees, ensure it remains closely tied to its forest habitat.