Bird of Prey Challenge

The Australian masked owl inhabits timbered areas, often with a shrub understorey. In Australia they are seldom found more than 300 km inland. They roost and nest in large tree hollows near foraging areas. They are nocturnal and their prey includes rodents, possums, bandicoots, rabbits, bats, birds, reptiles and insects. Foraging is primarily for terrestrial prey, however some prey is taken from the trees or in flight. The population of the Australian masked owl on the mainland is declining and several states have this owl on the Species Conservation Status list. They are territorial and may remain in the same area once they have established a breeding territory. This was taken at Raptor Domain and the birds on show have been injured or orphaned and are not suitable for release, Matilda however was bred in captivity at a Wildlife Park in Victoria and now resides on Kangaroo Island.
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