Anjouan Scops-owl

Anjouan Scops-owl

Otus capnodes

Endangered
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
32,6 cm
Khối Lượng
119,0 g
Họ
Strigidae
Bộ
Strigiformes

Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 32,6 cm 12.8 in
Khối Lượng 119,0 g 4.20 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: CV.

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Strigiformes (Owls)
Họ Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus Otus
Loài Otus capnodes

Distribution

Anjouan Scops-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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