Mantanani Scops Owl
A species of Scops-owls Scientific name : Otus mantananensis Genus : Scops-owls
Mantanani Scops Owl, A species of Scops-owls
Botanical name: Otus mantananensis
Genus: Scops-owls
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Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok 
Description
This owl is about 180 mm long, with a wing length of about 155 mm. It has a buff facial disk with a narrow, dark border. It has dark brown upperparts with pale markings on the scapulars, and pale underparts with dark streaks and barring. It has yellow irides, grey feet and bill, and feathered tarsi. 
Size
20 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Mantanani Scops Owl primarily consumes insects, foraging and hunting them with specialized behaviors adapted to its nocturnal lifestyle.
Habitat
The habitat of mantanani Scops Owl primarily consists of forested environments, woodlands, and cultivated landscapes including coconut groves, as well as areas populated with casuarina trees. These birds tend to forage at the periphery of forests, in open clearings, and within regions of regrowth vegetation. They are native to lowland areas and are also encountered in the lower foothills, preferring regions with dense foliage for roosting and nesting.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Behavior
This owl hunts at the forest edge or in clearings, feeding mainly on insects. It is thought to breed from March to May with its eggs being laid in a tree hollow. The voice has been described as a simple waa and a goose-like honk, with a descending series of short was during territorial disputes. The female's voice is lower and harsher than that of the male.
Distribution Area
The Mantanani scops owl is endemic to small islands between the Malaysian state of Sabah in northern Borneo, such as the Mantanani group after which the species gets its common name, and the Philippines island of Palawan, including Calamien, Rasa and Ursula, as well as islands in the Sulu Archipelago and the central Philippines. It is fairly common in coconut groves and other wooded habitats, such as stands of Casuarina equisetifolia, though the total range size is small and estimated to be less than 2,000 km (772 sq mi).
Species Status
The Mantanani scops owl is considered to be near threatened because it is confined to increasingly disturbed and degraded habitats within a small range. The BirdLife population estimate for the species over its entire range is 10,000 to 20,000 individuals and decreasing. Estimates for the population on Mantanani Island are for at least 100 birds.
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Owls Family
True owls Genus
Scops-owls Species
Mantanani Scops Owl 
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