Thomas
Brown Wood Owl
Thomas
From the moment Thomas arrived with us at only three weeks old we knew we had a star on our hands.
In his homeland, this species of owl is considered to be very dangerous. Unfortunately, Thomas did not read that book. From his first few days, he has been the laziest and most laid back owl we have ever met. And we have met quite a few! He has even figured out how to lay down and sleep on a one-inch thick branch!
If you like the “good life”, Thomas is the owl for you.
Common Name: Brown Wood Owl
Latin Name: Strix leptogrammica
Conservation Status: Not thought to be globally threatened. Numbers fluctuate annually with food availability, but seem relatively stable over longer periods.
Wingspan: 1250-1670mm
Weight: 720-950g
Lifespan: 15 yrs (in the captivity)
Diet: rats, mice and shrews, small birds, frogs, and reptiles.
Average Litter Size: 1-2 eggs.
Habitat: Heavy tropical forest along the sea coasts, in lowlands and in lower hills. Occurs from sea level only up to about 500m but can be found in primary forests in Sumatra.
India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, And Taiwan, South China.
