Palawan Scops-Owl
NamePalawan Scops-Owl
Common NamePalawan Scops-Owl
Scientific NameOtus fuliginosus
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)85
Plumage DetailsOverall dark sooty brown, heavily mottled and streaked with black and buff, providing excellent camouflage. The underparts are paler with distinct dark streaking. It has prominent ear tufts and bright orange-yellow irises.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a series of soft, hooting notes, often described as a rapid 'tuk-tuk-tuk' or a soft 'whoo-whoo-whoo' series.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to Palawan Island and its associated smaller islands (such as Busuanga, Calauit, Coron, Culion) in the Philippines.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Dark sooty brown plumage with cryptic mottling, Prominent ear tufts, Bright orange eyes, Endemic to Palawan Island
Description
The Palawan Scops-Owl is a small, nocturnal owl endemic to Palawan Island in the Philippines. It possesses cryptic dark brown plumage, allowing it to blend seamlessly with tree bark, and is characterized by its prominent ear tufts and striking orange eyes.
