Near ThreatenedLegendaryEndemicInvertebratesForestMedium · 88 g
About the Sula Scops Owl
The Sula scops owl, is a small owl in the scops-owl genus Otus found on the Sula Islands of Indonesia. Taxonomically, some groups consider it to be a distinct species, others a subspecies of the Sulawesi scops owl, and yet others a subspecies of the Moluccan scops owl.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in March · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Principe Scops OwlOtus bikegilaVoice: The bird's call has been described as "tuu," repeated quickly, sometimes in duets.
Sandy Scops OwlOtus icterorhynchusA small owl which has an overall pale rufous colour, a plain face, a pale yellow bill and yellow eyes.
Banggai Scops OwlOtus mendeniThe Banggai scops owl is an owl found on Banggai Island in Indonesia.
Sandy Scops OwlOtus icterorhynchusA small owl which has an overall pale rufous colour, a plain face, a pale yellow bill and yellow eyes.
Banggai Scops OwlOtus mendeniThe Banggai scops owl is an owl found on Banggai Island in Indonesia.
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