Oriental scops owl
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Otus sunia

The oriental scops owl (Otus sunia ) is a species of scops owl found in eastern and southern Asia.

Appearance

This is a small, variable plumaged, yellow eyed owl with ear-tufts which are not always erect. It can be distinguish from the collared scops owl by its whitish scapular stripe, well marked underparts, and lack of pale collar. There are two colour morphs, grey and rufous; intermediate forms also occur. Sexes are similar in appearance. Individuals may freeze with eyes half closed when disturbed. The species has a repeated liquid call sounding like "tuk tok torok".

Distribution

Geography

The species has an extremely wide distribution across eastern and southern Asia, and is found in dry deciduous forests from Russia to Thailand. The owl nests in holes in trees during February–April.

Habits and Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Seasonal behavior
Bird's call

Diet and Nutrition

Population

References

1. Oriental scops owl Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oriental_scops_owl
2. Oriental scops owl on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22728969/95001357
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/652256

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