Sangihe Scops Owl
Otus collari
The Sangihe Scops Owl (Otus collari) is a legendary owl found only in Indonesia, weighing about 82 g. The Sangihe scops owl is an owl species endemic to the Sangihe Island of Indonesia.
About the Sangihe Scops Owl
The Sangihe scops owl is an owl species endemic to the Sangihe Island of Indonesia.
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How to identify it
The Sangihe scops owl has a brown complexion to it. However, its facial disk has a pinch of white above the eyes. It has sporadic black streaks and patches, as each bird is unique and excellent for camouflage in its forest habitat. The upper parts are brown with dark shaft streaks. The bird's eyes are yellow with red pupils. It has tan feathers in its midsection. Along with that, the Sangihe scops owl's call sounds similar to a frail whistle. Its call is high pitched and can last from 7–8 seconds long.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in September. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Sangihe Scops Owl?
- The Sangihe scops owl has a brown complexion to it. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Sangihe Scops Owl?
- The Sangihe Scops Owl is a medium sized bird weighing about 82 g.
- Where can you see a Sangihe Scops Owl?
- The Sangihe Scops Owl is endemic to Indonesia, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Sangihe Scops Owl?
- The Sangihe Scops Owl is most easily confused with the Simeulue Scops Owl, the Socotra Scops Owl and the Mentawai Scops Owl.
- Is the Sangihe Scops Owl endangered?
- The Sangihe Scops Owl is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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