Malaysian Wood Owl

The Malaysian Wood owl, also called the Brown Wood Owl, is a fairly large nocturnal owl measuring about 15 inches in length with a wingspan of about 30 inches. This owl is dark brown to black in color with light brown undersides. It's head is rounded with dark eyes surrounded by lighter colored facial disks.

The diet of the Malaysian Wood Owl consists of small mammals, birds, reptiles, insects and fish.

The Malaysian Wood Owl can be found from the Himalayas and India to the south China sea down to the Malaysian peninsula. It makes its nest in hollow trunks or in cavities in cliff faces. The the female lays two eggs usually in the months of January, February or March.



Back To Owlwatch