Birds of Prey
Least Concern
The barking owl or barking boobook, also known as the winking owl, is a nocturnal bird species native to mainland Australia and parts of New Guinea and the Moluccas. They are medium-sized brown owls and have a characteristic voice with calls ranging from a barking dog noise to an intense human-like howl.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Barking Owl. Sightings recorded in 106 safari areas total.
● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
View all parks for Barking Owl →
Best Safari Destinations
Loading safari destinations...
Ready to see Barking Owl in the wild?
Use our tools to find the right park and plan your trip.