Love calls of powerful owls ring out along eastern Australia

ABC Science 19 April 2020

Mating calls of Australia’s largest owl — the powerful owl — are now being heard along eastern Australia.

And this noisy kick-off to the breeding season gives vital clues to scientists trying to track and protect this magnificent bird.

It turns out our big cities are an important refuge for the owl — especially since the recent fires burned much of its natural home. And researchers want our help in finding its urban haunts.

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YouTube: You might be able to help scientists spot Powerful owls if you live east of the dividing range from Mackay in Queensland to Victoria.