Collared Scops-Owl
NameCollared Scops-Owl
Common NameCollared Scops-Owl
Scientific NameOtus lettia
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)48
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)135
Plumage DetailsMottled grey-brown plumage with darker streaks and vermiculations, providing superb camouflage against tree bark. It features a distinct pale collar on the hindneck, prominent ear tufts, and reddish-brown to orange eyes.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a soft, hooting 'whu-whu-whu' or a series of 'wuk-wuk-wuk' notes, often repeated.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across South and Southeast Asia, ranging from the Himalayas through India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and parts of Indonesia.
Identifying Featuresprominent ear tufts, reddish-brown eyes, mottled grey-brown plumage, small size, pale nuchal collar
Description
The Collared Scops-Owl is a small, nocturnal owl with excellent camouflage, allowing it to blend seamlessly with tree bark. It is characterized by its prominent ear tufts and reddish-brown eyes, often found perched upright on branches in wooded habitats.
