Oriental Scops-owl
A species of Scops-owls Scientific name : Otus sunia Genus : Scops-owls
Oriental Scops-owl, A species of Scops-owls
Botanical name: Otus sunia
Genus: Scops-owls
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Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok 
Description
This is a small, variable plumaged, yellow eyed owl with ear-tufts which are not always erect. It can be distinguish from the collared scops owl by its whitish scapular stripe, well marked underparts, and lack of pale collar. There are two colour morphs, grey and rufous; intermediate forms also occur. Sexes are similar in appearance. Individuals may freeze with eyes half closed when disturbed. The species has a repeated liquid call sounding like "tuk tok torok". 
Size
21 cm
Life Expectancy
7 years
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Oriental Scops-owl's diet primarily consists of insects, spiders, and small vertebrates like rodents and geckos. It hunts at night using stealth and acute hearing to locate prey, often exhibiting a preference for wooded habitats.
Habitat
Oriental Scops-owl's habitat primarily includes deciduous and mixed forests, where it is commonly found. These birds are also known to inhabit riparian woodlands, orchards, and parklands. They show an affinity for regions with taller trees, such as those surrounding temples in Japan, and are accustomed to gardens during the winter in southern areas. While they predominantly reside in lowland and foothill regions, they can be found at elevations up to 2300 meters in the Himalayas, though their usual range is up to 1500 meters.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
The species has an extremely wide distribution across eastern and southern Asia, and is found in dry deciduous forests from Russia to Thailand. The owl nests in holes in trees during February–April.
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Owls Family
True owls Genus
Scops-owls Species
Oriental Scops-owl 
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