Eurasian Scops Owl

Otus scops

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Strigiformes · Strigidae

About

The Eurasian scops owl, also known as the European scops owl, common scops owl or just scops owl, is a small owl in the typical owl family Strigidae. Its breeding range extends from southern Europe eastwards to southern Siberia and the western Himalayas. It is migratory, wintering in Africa south of the Sahara, although it is resident year-round in parts of Mediterranean Europe.

Fun Fact

The Eurasian scops owl was formally described by Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus in 1758 in the tenth edition of his Systema Naturae.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Open woodlands and gardens

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

6-8 years

Threats

Deforestation
Wildfire

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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