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Nicobar Scops Owl

Otus alius

Near ThreatenedLegendaryEndemicInvertebratesForestMedium · 123 g

About the Nicobar Scops Owl

The Nicobar scops owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to the Nicobar Islands, India, in particular Great Nicobar Island, but it may also occur on Little Nicobar island.

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Where it lives

Regular range
India

When to see it

Peak activity in March · a variable species across most of its range

Easily confused with

Seychelles Scops Owl (Otus insularis) Seychelles Scops OwlOtus insularisIt reaches a length of 19 to 21 cm. Pemba Scops Owl (Otus pembaensis) Pemba Scops OwlOtus pembaensisThe Pemba scops owl is a medium-sized scops-owl with short ear-tufts. Rajah Scops OwlOtus brookiiAdults have a fierce-looking face.

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