Negros Scops-Owl
NameNegros Scops-Owl
Common NameNegros Scops-Owl
Scientific NameOtus nigrorum
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)42
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)85
Plumage DetailsThis owl has a rufous-brown facial disc and crown, with prominent white eyebrows and bright orange eyes. Its upperparts are rufous-brown, finely barred and mottled with darker brown and black, while the underparts are paler, whitish with heavy dark streaking and barring, creating a mottled appearance.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a series of soft, hooting notes, often described as a repeated 'wup-wup-wup' or a single, repeated 'hoo'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeThe Negros Scops-Owl is endemic to the island of Negros in the central Philippines, where it inhabits lowland and montane forests.
Identifying Featuressmall size, prominent ear tufts, bright orange eyes, rufous-brown head, mottled greyish-white underparts with dark streaking, nocturnal
Description
The Negros Scops-Owl is a small, nocturnal owl endemic to the Philippines, characterized by its prominent ear tufts and striking orange eyes. It is a cryptic species, often blending seamlessly with its forest habitat during the day.
