About the Moheli Scops Owl
The Moheli scops owl is a scops owl endemic to the island of Mohéli, one of the Comoro Islands.
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The 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. Both morphs have yellow-green eyes, grey legs and black beaks. Their length is approximately 22 cm (8.7 in). Voice: The Moheli scops owl is highly vocal, producing hissing whistles and screeches in a series of five notes, as well as screeching.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in October · a passage migrant species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Enggano Scops OwlOtus enganensisThe Enggano scops owl is an owl endemic to Enggano Island, Indonesia.
Mindoro Scops OwlOtus mindorensisThe Mindoro scops owl is an owl that is native to the Mindoro island in the Philippines.
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