Sangihe Scops-Owl
NameSangihe Scops-Owl
Common NameSangihe Scops-Owl
Scientific NameOtus collari
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)48
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)110
Plumage DetailsMottled grey-brown plumage with darker streaks and vermiculations across the body, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark. It has prominent bright yellow eyes and small, often inconspicuous, ear tufts. The facial disc is not strongly defined.
Vocalization / CallTypically a soft, short, single hoot or whistle, repeated at regular intervals.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Sangihe Islands, north of Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Mottled grey-brown plumage, Bright yellow eyes, Small ear tufts, Restricted to Sangihe Islands
Description
The Sangihe Scops-Owl is a small, nocturnal owl endemic to the Sangihe Islands. It possesses cryptic mottled brown and grey plumage, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark, and is characterized by its striking yellow eyes. This elusive species primarily hunts insects and small vertebrates in its forest habitat.
