How big is a Negros Scops Owl?

The Negros Scops Owl is a medium sized bird weighing about 99 g.

Where can you see a Negros Scops Owl?

The Negros Scops Owl is endemic to the Philippines, which is the only country where it occurs.

What birds look similar to a Negros Scops Owl?

The Negros Scops Owl is most easily confused with the Biak Scops Owl, the Sao Tome Scops Owl and the Rajah Scops Owl.

Is the Negros Scops Owl endangered?

The Negros Scops Owl is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Negros Scops Owl

Otus nigrorum

Owls · Strigiformes · Legendary

The Negros Scops Owl (Otus nigrorum) is a legendary owl found only in the Philippines, weighing about 99 g. The Negros scops owl, also known as the Visayan scops owl, is an owl, endemic to the islands of Negros and Panay in the Philippines, belonging to the family of the typical owls Strigidae.

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About the Negros Scops Owl

The Negros scops owl, also known as the Visayan scops owl, is an owl, endemic to the islands of Negros and Panay in the Philippines, belonging to the family of the typical owls Strigidae. It has a distinct and striking rufous or reddish brown crown, nape and face. It was formerly classified as a subspecies of the Philippine scops owl. It is threatened by habitat loss and hunting for the pet trade.

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Where it lives

Philippines

When to see it

Best months: January, February, March, April, May, August, November, with peak activity in February. It is a variable species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a Negros Scops Owl look like?: The Negros scops owl, also known as the Visayan scops owl, is an owl, endemic to the islands of Negros and Panay in the Philippines, belonging to the family of the typical owls Strigidae.
How big is a Negros Scops Owl?: The Negros Scops Owl is a medium sized bird weighing about 99 g.
Where can you see a Negros Scops Owl?: The Negros Scops Owl is endemic to the Philippines, which is the only country where it occurs.
What birds look similar to a Negros Scops Owl?: The Negros Scops Owl is most easily confused with the Biak Scops Owl, the Sao Tome Scops Owl and the Rajah Scops Owl.
Is the Negros Scops Owl endangered?: The Negros Scops Owl is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

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