Least ConcernRareEndemicInvertebratesForestCavity nestMedium · 165 g
About the Moluccan Scops Owl
The Moluccan scops owl is an owl found in the Maluku and Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia. It closely resembles the Rinjani scops owl.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in October · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Sulawesi Scops OwlOtus manadensisThe Sulawesi scops owl is an owl found on the Sulawesi island of Indonesia.
Philippine Scops OwlOtus megalotisThe Philippine scops owl is a fairly small-to-mid-sized species of owl, but is arguably the largest true species of scops owl.
Andaman Scops OwlOtus balliThe Andaman scops owl is between 18 and 19 cm in height.
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