Ryukyu Scops Owl (Otus elegans) — Near Threatened Aves

Ryukyu Scops Owl

Otus elegans

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Aves · Strigiformes · Strigidae

About

The Ryukyu scops owl or elegant scops owl is a small rufous-brown owl with a brown face disk and a cinnamon facial ruff. The bill is olive-grey and it has yellow eyes.

Fun Fact

The size of the holes is usually a diameter at breast height (dbh) of more than 38 cm.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feed on geckos, lizards or even Japanese white-eye and other small vertebrates.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Hunting and Collection
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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