Eurasian Scops Owl
A species of Scops-owls, Also known as European Scops-owl Scientific name : Otus scops Genus : Scops-owls
Eurasian Scops Owl, A species of Scops-owls
Also known as:
European Scops-owl
Botanical name: Otus scops
Genus: Scops-owls
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Description General Info
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Description
The eurasian Scops Owl is a small and discreet owl with a distinctive ear tuft. It inhabits forests, parks, and gardens across Europe, Asia, and Africa. It is active at night and feeds on insects and small mammals. The Eurasian Scops Owl is known for its distinctive call, a series of monotonous, repeated notes. It is easily distinguished from other owl species by its ear tufts and brown, streaky plumage. 
Size
20 cm
Life Expectancy
6 years
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Eurasian Scops Owl preys primarily on insects and small invertebrates, employing nocturnal hunting techniques that capitalize on its keen senses for efficient foraging.
Habitat
The eurasian Scops Owl primarily resides in a variety of wooded habitats across Eurasia. Its preferred environments include broadleaved woodlands, plantations, and riverine forests, also adapting to urban settings with ample trees. The species is drawn to areas where tree cover provides ample insects for foraging and suitable roosting and nesting sites. During non-breeding seasons, it frequents wooded savannas and dense vegetation like bamboo thickets.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Behavior
The call is a deep whistle given by both sexes. It is similar to the call of the midwife toad.
Distribution Area
This bird breeds in southern Europe eastwards into western and central Asia. It is migratory, wintering in southernmost Europe and sub-Saharan Africa. It is rare any distance north of its breeding range, usually occurring as a spring overshoot. It is unlikely that this nocturnal owl would be found outside the breeding season when it is not calling. It breeds in open woodland, parks and gardens. It lays 3-6 eggs in a tree hole.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Owls Family
True owls Genus
Scops-owls Species
Eurasian Scops Owl 
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