Reddish Scops Owl

Otus rufescens

Near Threatened · IUCN Red List

NTNear ThreatenedInvertebratesForestCavity nestMedium · 77 g

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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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When to see the Reddish Scops Owl

One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 9 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is July, the month with the most records.

Where to see the Reddish Scops Owl

Regular range

The map shades 4 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.

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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