Annobon Scops-owl

Annobon Scops-owl

Otus feae

Critically Endangered
Envergadura
25,7 cm
Peso
67,0 g
Familia
Strigidae
Orden
Strigiformes

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The Annobon Scops-owl is a critically endangered small owl endemic to Annobón Island, with a wingspan of about 26 cm and weighing around 67 grams. As one of the rarest owls in Africa, it faces severe threats from its extremely restricted island range. Its nocturnal habits and small population make conservation efforts especially urgent.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 25,7 cm 10.1 in
Peso 67,0 g 2.36 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: CV.

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Strigiformes (Owls)
Familia Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus Otus
Especies Otus feae

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Annobon Scops-owl endangered?
The Annobon Scops-owl has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Annobon Scops-owl nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Annobon Scops-owl?
The Annobon Scops-owl has a wingspan of 25.7 cm, weight of 67.0 g.
What order and family does the Annobon Scops-owl belong to?
The Annobon Scops-owl (Otus feae) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.

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