Simeulue Scops Owl (Otus umbra)
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Simeulue Scops Owl

Otus umbra (Richmond, 1903)

95 gWeight

The Simeulue scops owl (Otus umbra) is an owl species endemic to the island of Simeulue, Indonesia.

Least Concern

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 Simeulue scops owl (Otus umbra) is an owl species endemic to the island of Simeulue, Indonesia.

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Questions

How big is the Simeulue Scops Owl?

The Simeulue Scops Owl weighs around 95 g.

Where does the Simeulue Scops Owl live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: Simeulue (west of northern Sumatra).

Is the Simeulue Scops Owl endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Simeulue Scops Owl as Least Concern.

What does the Simeulue Scops Owl eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Simeulue Scops Owl in?

It belongs to the family Owls (Strigidae), order Strigiformes.

At a glance

Weight
95 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
135 mm
Tail
89 mm
Bill
22 mm
Tarsus
23 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Oriental: Simeulue (west of northern Sumatra)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Owls Strigidae
Genus
Otus

Other birds in the genus Otus

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Simeulue Scops Owl

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