About the Pallid Scops Owl
The pallid scops owl is a small scops owl ranging from the Middle East to west and central Asia, sometimes called the striated scops owl.
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The pallid scops owl is a small-eared owl similar in appearance to the Eurasian scops owl but with more distinct streaks on the back and less intricate markings. Voice: The pallid scops owl's call is a series of low, hollow, dove-like notes.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Afghanistan, Uzbekistan.
When to see it
Peak activity in January · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Ryukyu Scops OwlOtus elegansThe Ryukyu scops owl or elegant scops owl is a small rufous-brown owl with a brown face disk and a cinnamon facial ruff.
Madagascar Scops OwlOtus rutilusThe Madagascar scops owl is a relatively small owl with short, rounded wings and short erectile ear-tufts on top of the head.
Moluccan Scops OwlOtus magicusThe Moluccan scops owl is an owl found in the Maluku and Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia.
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