Anjouan Scops-owl

Anjouan Scops-owl

Otus capnodes

Endangered
Rentang Sayap
32,6 cm
Berat
119,0 g
Famili
Strigidae
Ordo
Strigiformes

Tentang

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 32,6 cm 12.8 in
Berat 119,0 g 4.20 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CV.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Anjouan 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 Anjouan Scops-owl endangered?
The Anjouan Scops-owl has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Anjouan Scops-owl nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Anjouan Scops-owl?
The Anjouan Scops-owl has a wingspan of 32.6 cm, weight of 119.0 g.
What order and family does the Anjouan Scops-owl belong to?
The Anjouan Scops-owl (Otus capnodes) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.

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