Andaman Scops-owl

Andaman Scops-owl

Otus balli

Least Concern
翼展
27.5 cm
体重
67.5 g
Strigidae
Strigiformes

关于

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
翼展 27.5 cm 10.8 in
体重 67.5 g 2.38 oz

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CV,O.

产卵数

2-3

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Strigiformes (Owls)
Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus Otus
物种 Otus balli

Distribution

Andaman Scops-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

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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