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Biak Scops Owl
Otus beccarii (Salvadori, 1876)
20–25 cmLength114 gWeight
The Biak scops owl (Otus beccarii) is a species of owl endemic to the twin islands of Biak-Supiori in Cenderawasih Bay, Papua, Indonesia.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The Biak scops owl (Otus beccarii) is a species of owl endemic to the twin islands of Biak-Supiori in Cenderawasih Bay, Papua, Indonesia.
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Questions
How big is the Biak Scops Owl?
The Biak Scops Owl is about 20–25 cm long and weighs around 114 g.
Where does the Biak Scops Owl live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: Biak (Geelvink Bay islands, northwestern New Guinea).
Is the Biak Scops Owl endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Biak Scops Owl as Near Threatened.
What family is the Biak Scops Owl in?
It belongs to the family Owls (Strigidae), order Strigiformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 20–25 cm
- Weight
- 114 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
More measurements
- Wing
- 152 mm
- Tail
- 78 mm
- Bill
- 19 mm
- Tarsus
- 27 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Australasia: Biak (Geelvink Bay islands, northwestern New Guinea)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Strigiformes
- Family
- Owls Strigidae
- Genus
- Otus
Other birds in the genus Otus
Giant Scops OwlOtus gurneyi
White-fronted Scops OwlOtus sagittatus
Reddish Scops OwlOtus rufescens
Serendib Scops OwlOtus thilohoffmanni
Sandy Scops OwlOtus icterorhynchus
Sokoke Scops OwlOtus ireneae
Andaman Scops OwlOtus balli
Flores Scops OwlOtus alfredi
Mountain Scops OwlOtus spilocephalus
Javan Scops OwlOtus angelinae
Mindanao Scops OwlOtus mirus
Luzon Scops OwlOtus longicornis
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