About the Reddish Scops Owl
The reddish scops owl is an owl found in southeast Asia, in the countries of Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei.
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The reddish scops owl measures 15-18 cm in length and has a body mass of 70-83 g. Body is generally a red-brown, with paler face and ear tufts. Displays black spotting across chest, and white spotting along back and wings; juveniles appear similar to adult individuals, but with less spotting. The call of the owl is a whistling “hooo," which is repeated in 7-11 second intervals. The calls of this species are able to be reliably sexed, with males having a higher pitched call than females.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in July · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Serendib Scops OwlOtus thilohoffmanniThe Serendib scops owl is the most recently discovered bird of Sri Lanka.
Everett's Scops OwlOtus everettiEverett's scops owl, also called Midanao lowland scops-owl is an owl species endemic to the Philippines.
Andaman Scops OwlOtus balliThe Andaman scops owl is between 18 and 19 cm in height.
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