Anjouan Scops-owl

Anjouan Scops-owl

Otus capnodes

Endangered
翼展
32.6 cm
体重
119.0 g
Strigidae
Strigiformes

关于

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
翼展 32.6 cm 12.8 in
体重 119.0 g 4.20 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Endangered
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CV.

分类学

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

Distribution

Anjouan 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 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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