Ryukyu Scops Owl
A species of Scops-owls Scientific name : Otus elegans Genus : Scops-owls
Ryukyu Scops Owl, A species of Scops-owls
Botanical name: Otus elegans
Genus: Scops-owls
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Photo By Lars Petersson 
Description
The Ryūkyū scops-owl or elegant scops-owl (Otus elegans) is a small rufous-brown owl with a brown face disk and a cinnamon facial ruff. The bill is olive-grey and it has yellow eyes. 
Size
20 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Habitat
The ryukyu Scops Owl thrives in subtropical regions, predominantly occupying dense evergreen forests. These birds are adapted to environments that provide extensive tree cover and can often be found in areas proximate to human settlements such as villages.
Dite type
Carnivorous
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Feeding Habits
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Distribution Area
It is found on the Ryukyu Islands of southern Japan, on Lanyu Island off south-east Taiwan, and on the Batanes and Babuyan Islands off northern Luzon, Philippines, in tropical or subtropical evergreen forest. It is becoming rare due to habitat loss.
Photo By Lars Petersson 
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