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Siau Scops Owl
Otus siaoensis
Siau Scops Owl (Otus siaoensis) — Owls of Australia & Oceania.
The Siau Scops Owl (Otus siaoensis) is a member of the Strigidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 165 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 siaoensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 165 g
- Family
- Strigidae
- Order
- Strigiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Near Threatened
Least Concern
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Siau Scops Owl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Siau Scops Owl (Otus siaoensis) belongs to the Strigidae family of the order Strigiformes. Its range spans Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Siau (n of Sulawesi; known from one specimen).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 165 g, with a wing length of about 15.2 cm and a tail of around 7.8 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.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 115 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Siau Scops Owl?
The Siau Scops Owl is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 165 g.
Where does the Siau Scops Owl live?
The Siau Scops Owl is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Siau (n of Sulawesi; known from one specimen), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Siau Scops Owl belong to?
The Siau Scops Owl (Otus siaoensis) belongs to the Strigidae family, in the order Strigiformes.
Does the Siau Scops Owl migrate?
The Siau Scops Owl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Siau 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 Siau Scops Owl's range?
The Siau Scops Owl has a mapped global range of about 115 km².
Conservation
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