How big is a Biak Scops Owl?

The Biak Scops Owl is a medium sized bird weighing about 165 g.

Where can you see a Biak Scops Owl?

The Biak Scops Owl is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.

What birds look similar to a Biak Scops Owl?

The Biak Scops Owl is most easily confused with the Sao Tome Scops Owl, the Rajah Scops Owl and the Negros Scops Owl.

Is the Biak Scops Owl endangered?

The Biak Scops Owl is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Biak Scops Owl

Otus beccarii

Owls · Strigiformes · Legendary

The Biak Scops Owl (Otus beccarii) is a legendary owl found only in Indonesia, weighing about 165 g. The Biak scops owl is a species of owl endemic to the twin islands of Biak-Supiori in Cenderawasih Bay, Papua, Indonesia.

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About the Biak Scops Owl

The Biak scops owl is a species of owl endemic to the twin islands of Biak-Supiori in Cenderawasih Bay, Papua, Indonesia.

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Where it lives

Indonesia

When to see it

Best months: June, July, August, September, October, with peak activity in August. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a Biak Scops Owl look like?: The Biak scops owl is a species of owl endemic to the twin islands of Biak-Supiori in Cenderawasih Bay, Papua, Indonesia.
How big is a Biak Scops Owl?: The Biak Scops Owl is a medium sized bird weighing about 165 g.
Where can you see a Biak Scops Owl?: The Biak Scops Owl is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
What birds look similar to a Biak Scops Owl?: The Biak Scops Owl is most easily confused with the Sao Tome Scops Owl, the Rajah Scops Owl and the Negros Scops Owl.
Is the Biak Scops Owl endangered?: The Biak Scops Owl is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

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