The Powerful Owl (Ninox strenua), is a species of owl native to south-eastern and eastern Australia, the largest owl on that continent. It is found in coastal areas, the Great Dividing Range rarely more than 200 km inland. The IUCN Red List refers to this species as Powerful Boobook, however this is not used as a common name in Australia. A powerful owl can easily rip apart another owl when fighting over territory in mating season. If the female owl gets hurt, the male will leave and find another mate to breed with.
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