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Ryukyu Scops-owl
Otus elegans
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Near Threatened
Envergadura
33,8 cm
Peso
103,0 g
Familia
Strigidae
Orden
Strigiformes
The Ryukyu Scops-owl (Otus elegans) is a bird species in the family Strigidae (búhos verdaderos), within the order Strigiformes (búhos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 33.8 cm and a weight of 103 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 33,8 cm | 13.3 in |
| Peso | 103,0 g | 3.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 30 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-5
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Strigiformes (Búhos) |
| Familia | Strigidae (Búhos Verdaderos) |
| Genus | Otus |
| Especies | Otus elegans |
Distribution
Ryukyu Scops-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.
Presente
Not recorded
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Ryukyu Scops-owl endangered?
The Ryukyu Scops-owl has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Ryukyu Scops-owl nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 30 days.
How big is the Ryukyu Scops-owl?
The Ryukyu Scops-owl has a wingspan of 33.8 cm, weight of 103.0 g.
What order and family does the Ryukyu Scops-owl belong to?
The Ryukyu Scops-owl (Otus elegans) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.
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