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
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 thrives in open to semi-open environments, favoring broadleaved woodlands that can range from parks and orchards to plantations. It is also comfortable in cultivated areas that include groves, as well as in expansive gardens and forests along rivers. Urban habitats with calm squares and roadside trees fulfill its need for roosting and nesting, while it adapts to mixed and open coniferous forests, such as juniper woodlands, in some regions. Its preference for good tree cover is linked to abundant insect prey available in adjacent open areas. In non-breeding grounds, it opts for wooded savannas and bushy regions with dense vegetation like bamboo thickets.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
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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