
Moluccan Scops Owl
A species of Scops-owls Scientific name : Otus magicus Genus : Scops-owls
Moluccan Scops Owl, A species of Scops-owls
Botanical name: Otus magicus
Genus: Scops-owls
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Description

The Moluccan scops owl (Otus magicus) is an owl found in the Maluku and Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia. It closely resembles the Rinjani scops owl.

Size
25 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Habitat
The moluccan Scops Owl predominantly resides in primary forests, including coastal swamp forests and various degraded forests. This species is also adaptable to modified landscapes such as forested limestone cliffs, areas near human settlements, and palm plantations. It favors lowland environments in broader geographical regions characterized by tropical climates.
Dite type
Carnivorous


General Info

Feeding Habits
Bird food type




Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Owls Family
True owls Genus
Scops-owls Species
Moluccan Scops Owl