Arabian Scops-owl

Arabian Scops-owl

Otus pamelae

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
24,6 cm
Масса
66,5 g
Семейство
Strigidae
Отряд
Strigiformes

The Arabian Scops-owl (Otus pamelae) is a bird species in the family Strigidae (true owls), within the order Strigiformes (owls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24.6 cm and a weight of 66.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Arabian Scops-owl is a small nocturnal owl from the Arabian Peninsula, weighing about 66.5 grams with a wingspan near 25 cm. It inhabits rocky wadis, date palm groves, and dry woodland, where it hunts insects and small vertebrates at night. Its cryptic streaked plumage makes it nearly invisible when roosting against tree bark or rocky surfaces during the day.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 24,6 cm 9.7 in
Масса 66,5 g 2.35 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Таксономия

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

Distribution

Arabian Scops-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Arabian Scops-owl endangered?
The Arabian Scops-owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Arabian Scops-owl?
The Arabian Scops-owl has a wingspan of 24.6 cm, weight of 66.5 g.
What order and family does the Arabian Scops-owl belong to?
The Arabian Scops-owl (Otus pamelae) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.

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