Sulawesi Scops-Owl
NameSulawesi Scops-Owl
Common NameSulawesi Scops-Owl
Scientific NameOtus manadensis
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)47.5
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)90
Plumage DetailsCryptic mottled brown and grey plumage with rufous tinges, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark. Features pale spots on the scapulars and a facial disc that is not strongly defined, with bright yellow irises.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically a series of soft, hooting notes, often described as a 'poop-poop-poop' or a single, drawn-out 'hoo'.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sulawesi and some nearby smaller islands in Indonesia.
Identifying Featuressmall size, mottled brown and grey plumage, bright yellow eyes, nocturnal, ear tufts (often subtle)
Description
A small, nocturnal owl endemic to Sulawesi, characterized by its cryptic mottled plumage and striking yellow eyes. It typically perches quietly in the forest understory, relying on camouflage during the day.
