Powerful or Great Hawk Owl

'''Scientific Name:''' Ninox strenua

'''Scientific Name:''' Ninox strenua

'''Habitat:''' Australia. This species occurs in open forest and woodlands in eastern Australia, from south-west Victoria to at least Eungella, and possibly Bowen, Queensland. Large areas of the species' range are now unsuitable as a result of clearing for agriculture and pastors, although the species now occupies suburban Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.  

'''Habitat:''' Australia. This species occurs in open forest and woodlands in eastern Australia, from south-west Victoria to at least Eungella, and possibly Bowen, Queensland. Large areas of the species' range are now unsuitable as a result of clearing for agriculture and pastors, although the species now occupies suburban Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.  

'''Cool Facts:'''  Lives permanently in pairs. Roosts by day singly, in pairs or in family groups of 3-4, in foliage or open tree in forest or woodland. They will often roost with the remains of prey clutched in their talons. May be easily approached during the day, but is shy and difficult to observe at night.  

'''Cool Facts:'''  Lives permanently in pairs. Roosts by day singly, in pairs or in family groups of 3-4, in foliage or open tree in forest or woodland. They will often roost with the remains of prey clutched in their talons. May be easily approached during the day, but is shy and difficult to observe at night.