About the Giant Scops Owl
The giant scops owl, lesser eagle owl, Mindanao eagle owl or Mindanao owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to the Philippines, found on Mindanao, the Dinagat Islands, Siargao and Samar. In size and structure, it is considered intermediate between a scops owl and an eagle-owl. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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The giant scops owl is a medium-sized bird with a length of about 30 cm (12 in). It has a reddish-brown facial disc with a narrow black edge, white streaks above the eyes and prominent ear tufts. The back of the head and the upperparts of the body are reddish-brown boldly marked with black streaks and with a line of white streaks on the scapulars. The underparts are whitish with traces of reddish-brown and bold black markings. The voice is a series of five to ten calls, "wuaah, wuaah..." with the series repeated at ten to twenty second intervals.
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Where the Giant Scops Owl lives
When to see the Giant Scops Owl
Peak activity in February · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
White-fronted Scops OwlOtus sagittatusThe white-fronted scops owl is a small Asian owl in the family Strigidae.
Cyprus Scops OwlOtus cypriusThe Cyprus scops owl is a small owl endemic to Cyprus.
Arabian Scops OwlOtus pamelaeThe Arabian scops owl is a small owl endemic to Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Yemen.
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