Giant Scops Owl

Mimizuku gurneyi

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Aves · Strigiformes · Strigidae

About

The giant scops owl, lesser eagle owl, Mindanao eagle owl or Mindanao owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found on the islands of Mindanao, Dinagat Islands, Siargao and was only discovered in Samar in 2010. In size and structure, it is considered intermediate between a scops owl and an eagle-owl. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Fun Fact

The giant scops owl of the Philippines is so rare and elusive that it was feared extinct for over a century before being rediscovered in 2012 on Mindanao.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical rainforests

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

10-15 years

Threats

Deforestation
Illegal Logging
Poaching

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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