The Mayotte scops owl (Otus mayottensis ) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae.It is endemic to the island of Mayotte in the Comoros.
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Not a migrantAnimals that do not make seasonal movements and stay in their native home ranges all year round are called not migrants or residents.
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starts withThe Mayotte scops owl is very similar to the rainforest scops owl Otus rutilus with which it was once considered conspecific. The upperparts are plain brown marked with faint light spots while the underparts are paler brown than the upperparts. The facial disk is also brownish with a contrasting darker rim restricted to just the sides and not seen above the eyes. The crown is brown with darker streaks and the flanks are more reddish-brown with short dark streaks. The eyes are yellow. The body length is 20–22 cm (7.9–8.7 in).
It is endemic to Maore island in Mayotte. where it is common and widespread The population of the Mayotte scops owl is thought to be stable as there is no evidence for any declines or of any substantial threats, thus it is categorised as least concern.
The habitat of the Mayotte scops owl is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
