Andaman Scops-owl
Otus balli
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Least Concern
Envergadura
27,5 cm
Peso
67,5 g
Familia
Strigidae
Orden
Strigiformes
Acerca de
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 27,5 cm | 10.8 in |
| Peso | 67,5 g | 2.38 oz |
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CV,O.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Strigiformes (Búhos) |
| Familia | Strigidae (Búhos Verdaderos) |
| Genus | Otus |
| Especies | Otus balli |
Distribution
Andaman Scops-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
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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