Andaman Scops-owl

Andaman Scops-owl

Otus balli

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
27,5 cm
Berat
67,5 g
Famili
Strigidae
Ordo
Strigiformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 27,5 cm 10.8 in
Berat 67,5 g 2.38 oz

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CV,O.

Ukuran Sarang

2-3

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Strigiformes (Owls)
Famili Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus Otus
Spesies Otus balli

Distribution

Andaman Scops-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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