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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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When to see the Moheli Scops Owl
One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 3 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is October, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Moheli Scops Owl
The map shades 1 country with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
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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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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