Christmas boobook Christmas boobook The Christmas boobook ("Ninox natalis"), also known more specifically as the Christmas Island hawk-owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. Closely related to the hawk owls of Southeast Asia and Australia. "N. natalis" was first classified at species level by J.J.Lister in 1888. It was not until 1998 however that DNA testing confirmed its status as a separate species from other owls. "N. natalis" is endemic to Christmas Island, a small Australian territory of about 135 square km situated in the Indian Ocean approximately 360 km south of Java. The flora and fauna of the
Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine who are elected for two year terms. The local interests of the membership is represented by 6 individual branches, approximately corresponding to states: A number of specialty groups exist to represent membership interests within a number of specific areas: There are 4 levels of individual membership: The ACPSEM also provides a company associate membership for corporations. The ACPSEM Medical Research Foundation awards a number of regular prizes, including: Additionally, the college has presented the ACPSEM Distinguished Service Award to members who have made outstanding contributions to the college. Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine The Australasian College