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Principe Scops Owl

Otus bikegila

Principe Scops Owl (Otus bikegila) — Owls of Africa.

The Principe Scops Owl (Otus bikegila) is a member of the Strigidae family found in Africa.

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Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Strigiformes
  3. Family Strigidae Owls
  4. Genus Otus
  5. Species bikegila

Where it lives

Príncipe (central Gulf of Guinea Is.)

Quick facts

Family
Strigidae
Order
Strigiformes

Biology & behaviour

The Principe Scops Owl (Otus bikegila) belongs to the Strigidae family of the order Strigiformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF Príncipe (c Gulf of Guinea Is.).

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Principe Scops Owl live?

The Principe Scops Owl is found across Africa with a range covering AF Príncipe (c Gulf of Guinea Is.).

What family does the Principe Scops Owl belong to?

The Principe Scops Owl (Otus bikegila) belongs to the Strigidae family, in the order Strigiformes.

Conservation

Not Evaluated

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