Andaman Scops Owl
A species of Scops-owls Scientific name : Otus balli Genus : Scops-owls
Andaman Scops Owl, A species of Scops-owls
Botanical name: Otus balli
Genus: Scops-owls
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Description
The Andaman scops owl (Otus balli) is an owl endemic to the Andaman Islands. The species is named after Valentine Ball. 
Size
19 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Andaman Scops Owl's diet mainly consists of caterpillars, supplemented with beetles and other insects. It exhibits a parrot-like behavior to sidle up to foliage for capturing caterpillars, and its feeding activity is strictly nocturnal.
Habitat
The andaman Scops Owl is typically found in a variety of wooded environments, including semi-open regions, areas near human settlements, and cultivated landscapes. This species is also known to frequent gardens and occasionally enters human residences, such as bungalows, indicating a degree of adaptability to modified habitats.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Lars Petersson 
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