Least ConcernLegendaryEndemicInvertebratesCavity nestMedium · 105 g
About the Enggano Scops Owl
The Enggano scops owl is an owl endemic to Enggano Island, Indonesia.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in September · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Moheli Scops OwlOtus moheliensisThe Moheli scops owl has two colour morphs, the rufous morph has reddish-brown plumage which is and weakly marked with dark streaks and bars; the brown morph has a darker brown plumage, which is boldly marked with streaks and vermiculations.
Karthala Scops OwlOtus paulianiThe Karthala scops owl lacks ear-tufts and comes in two colour forms, a light morph and a dark morph.
Anjouan Scops OwlOtus capnodesThe Anjouan scops owl occurs in grey and rufous colour phases and has very small ear-tufts compared to other scops owls.
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