This owl has rufous, barred plumage and a yellow bill. It occurs across the Palau islands in mangroves, rainforest, and around villages.
Its plumage is rufous with dark bars on the upperparts and underparts. White spots mark the shoulders, and the bill and legs are yellow.
It leaves its roost before dusk and occurs in mangroves, rainforest, and near villages.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.