About the African Scops-Owl
The African scops owl is a small owl which is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Otus senegalensis |
| Species Codes | afsowl1, ASOW, AFSO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Scops-Owl belong to?
The African Scops-Owl (Otus senegalensis) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the African Scops-Owl?
The African scops owl is a small owl which is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa....
Where can I report a African Scops-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of African Scops-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afsowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Strigiformes
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
228
Species in Family
763
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