About the Collared Scops-Owl
The collared scops owl is an owl which is a resident breeder in south Asia from northern Pakistan, northern India, Nepal, Bangladesh, the Himalayas east to southern China, and Taiwan. It is partially migratory, with some birds wintering in India, Sri Lanka and Malaysia. This species was formerly considered to be included within what is now separated as the Indian scops owl.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Otus lettia |
| Species Codes | cosowl1, COSO, CSOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Collared Scops-Owl belong to?
The Collared Scops-Owl (Otus lettia) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Collared Scops-Owl?
The collared scops owl is an owl which is a resident breeder in south Asia from northern Pakistan, northern India, Nepal, Bangladesh, the Himalayas east to southern China, and Taiwan. It is partially migratory, with some birds wintering in India, Sri Lanka and Malaysia. This species was formerly con...
Where can I report a Collared Scops-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Collared Scops-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cosowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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