Andaman Scops-owl
Otus balli
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Least Concern
Wingspan
27.5 cm
Weight
67.5 g
Family
Strigidae
Order
Strigiformes
About
The Andaman Scops-owl is a small nocturnal owl with a 27.5 cm wingspan, weighing 67.5 grams, endemic to the Andaman Islands. It inhabits forests and woodland, roosting in dense vegetation during the day. It hunts insects and small vertebrates at night.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 27.5 cm | 10.8 in |
| Weight | 67.5 g | 2.38 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV,O.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes (Owls) |
| Family | Strigidae (True Owls) |
| Genus | Otus |
| Species | Otus balli |
Distribution
Andaman Scops-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Andaman Scops-owl endangered?
The Andaman Scops-owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Andaman Scops-owl nest?
Nest type: CV,O.
How big is the Andaman Scops-owl?
The Andaman Scops-owl has a wingspan of 27.5 cm, weight of 67.5 g.
What order and family does the Andaman Scops-owl belong to?
The Andaman Scops-owl (Otus balli) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.
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