Anjouan Scops-owl

Anjouan Scops-owl

Otus capnodes

Endangered
Размах крыльев
32,6 cm
Масса
119,0 g
Семейство
Strigidae
Отряд
Strigiformes

The Anjouan Scops-owl (Otus capnodes) is a bird species in the family Strigidae (true owls), within the order Strigiformes (owls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32.6 cm and a weight of 119 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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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
Размах крыльев 32,6 cm 12.8 in
Масса 119,0 g 4.20 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: CV.

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Strigiformes (Owls)
Семейство Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus Otus
Виды Otus capnodes

Distribution

Anjouan Scops-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

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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