A pair of Sooty Owls for you, from interestedbystandr
As shown in the photos, it can be a real challenge to see a Sooty, and the wiki says it's also uncommon to hear a Sooty, plus they don't actually hoot.
Rarely seen or heard, they can be found in areas with deep gullies in moist forests, where smooth-barked gum trees, tree ferns and wet forest under-storey are present. They may hunt in drier areas but usually roost and breed in the moister areas.
Greater sooty owls are territorial and are thought to remain in the same area throughout their adult lives. Sooty owls have a distinctive range of calls including typical barn owl like rasps and screams, a distinctive "falling bomb" call and an insect like twitter used during close contact with other sooty owls.
YouTube Link to their crazy vocalizations.
Remember, with raptors, the Mrs is the big one, and the Mr is the little dude.
