Mantanani Scops-Owl
NameMantanani Scops-Owl
Common NameMantanani Scops-Owl
Scientific NameOtus mantananensis
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)42.5
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)90
Plumage DetailsPlumage is typically mottled grey-brown or rufous, with darker streaks and vermiculations providing excellent camouflage. It has prominent bright yellow eyes and small, often inconspicuous, ear tufts.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a series of soft, hooting notes, often described as a 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'whu-whu-whu' that can accelerate into a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to small islands off the coast of Borneo and Palawan, including the Mantanani Islands, Balabac, and other smaller islands in the Philippines and Malaysia.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size (18-20 cm), Bright yellow eyes, Cryptic grey-brown or rufous plumage, Small ear tufts, Distinctive hooting call
Description
The Mantanani Scops-Owl is a small, nocturnal owl with cryptic plumage, well-camouflaged against tree bark. It inhabits small islands, where it hunts insects and small vertebrates in forested areas and plantations.
