Anjouan Scops-owl vs Sangihe Scops-owl
Otus capnodes compared with Otus collari
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Anjouan Scops-owl | Sangihe Scops-owl |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Otus capnodes | Otus collari |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Family | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.6 cm (12.8 in) | 31.2 cm (12.3 in) |
| Weight | 119.0 g (4.20 oz) | 76.0 g (2.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Anjouan Scops-owl
Least Concern
Sangihe Scops-owl
About These Birds
Anjouan Scops-owl
The Anjouan Scops-owl is an endangered small owl with a 32.6 cm wingspan, weighing 119 grams, endemic to Anjouan Island in the Comoros. It inhabits remaining forest fragments on the island, hunting insects and small vertebrates at night. Forest loss severely threatens its tiny population.