Anjouan Scops-owl vs Siau Scops-owl
Otus capnodes compared with Otus siaoensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Anjouan Scops-owl | Siau Scops-owl |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Otus capnodes | Otus siaoensis |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Family | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.6 cm (12.8 in) | 30.4 cm (12.0 in) |
| Weight | 119.0 g (4.20 oz) | 88.0 g (3.10 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Anjouan Scops-owl
Critically Endangered
Siau 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.