Annobon Scops Owl
Otus feae
Annobon Scops Owl (Otus feae) — Owls of Africa.
The Annobon Scops Owl (Otus feae) is a member of the Strigidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 67 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Strigiformes
- Family Strigidae Owls
- Genus Otus
- Species feae
Quick facts
- Weight
- 67 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Strigidae
- Order
- Strigiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Annobon Scops Owl is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open woodland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Annobon Scops Owl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Annobon Scops Owl (Otus feae) is a member of the Strigidae family, within the order Strigiformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF Annobón (Gulf of Guinea is.).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 67 g, with a wing length of about 12.9 cm and a tail of around 6.2 cm.
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 15 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Annobon Scops Owl?
The Annobon Scops Owl is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 67 g.
Where does the Annobon Scops Owl live?
The Annobon Scops Owl is found across Africa with a range covering AF Annobón (Gulf of Guinea is.), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Annobon Scops Owl belong to?
The Annobon Scops Owl (Otus feae) belongs to the Strigidae family, in the order Strigiformes.
What does the Annobon Scops Owl eat?
The Annobon Scops Owl is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Annobon Scops Owl migrate?
The Annobon Scops Owl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Annobon Scops Owl endangered?
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
How large is the Annobon Scops Owl's range?
The Annobon Scops Owl has a mapped global range of about 15 km².
Conservation
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Guides for this bird
Meet the Strigidae
A field guide to the Strigidae family — 236 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.