Collared Scops Owl
Otus lettia
The Collared Scops Owl (Otus lettia) is a uncommon owl found in 15 countries, weighing about 142 g. The collared scops owl is an owl which is a resident breeder in south Asia from northern Pakistan, northern India, Nepal, Bangladesh, the Himalayas east to southern China, and Taiwan.
About the Collared Scops Owl
The collared scops owl is an owl which is a resident breeder in south Asia from northern Pakistan, northern India, Nepal, Bangladesh, the Himalayas east to southern China, and Taiwan. It is partially migratory, with some birds wintering in India, Sri Lanka and Malaysia. This species was formerly considered to be included within what is now separated as the Indian scops owl.
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What the Collared Scops Owl sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in April. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Collared Scops Owl look like?
- The collared scops owl is an owl which is a resident breeder in south Asia from northern Pakistan, northern India, Nepal, Bangladesh, the Himalayas east to southern China, and Taiwan.
- How big is a Collared Scops Owl?
- The Collared Scops Owl is a medium sized bird weighing about 142 g.
- Where can you see a Collared Scops Owl?
- The Collared Scops Owl occurs in 15 countries, including Taiwan, Thailand, India, China and Hong Kong SAR China.
- What does a Collared Scops Owl sound like?
- You can listen to a field recording of the Collared Scops Owl on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Collared Scops Owl?
- The Collared Scops Owl is most easily confused with the Indian Scops Owl, the African Scops Owl and the Eurasian Scops Owl.
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