Least ConcernLegendaryEndemicInvertebratesForestMedium · 123 g
About the Mentawai Scops Owl
The Mentawai scops owl is endemic to larger islands of Mentawai, off west Sumatra, Indonesia.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in June · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Mayotte Scops OwlOtus mayottensisThe Mayotte scops owl is very similar to the rainforest scops owl (O. rutilus) with which it was once considered conspecific.
Simeulue Scops OwlOtus umbraThe Simeulue scops owl is an owl species endemic to the island of Simeulue, Indonesia.
Sangihe Scops OwlOtus collariThe Sangihe scops owl has a brown complexion to it.
Simeulue Scops OwlOtus umbraThe Simeulue scops owl is an owl species endemic to the island of Simeulue, Indonesia.
Sangihe Scops OwlOtus collariThe Sangihe scops owl has a brown complexion to it.
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