Ecology of Powerful Owls (Ninox strenua) in contrasting habitats of the Yarra Valley Corridor, Victoria, Australia

Different ecological attributes of Powerful Owls were investigated in a continuum of habitats throughout the Yarra Valley Corridor of Victoria. These habitats ranged from highly urbanized to relatively undisturbed. Different attributes of the owls' ecology were investigated to determine whether their behabiour changed when exposed to different levels of urbanization / disturbance. These attributes included diet, roost and nest tree selection, breeding behaviour and timing and breeding success.