About the Luzon Scops-Owl
The Luzon scops owl or the Luzon highland scops owl is a species of scops owl endemic to Luzon, Philippines. Not to be confused with the Philippine scops owl, sometimes referred to as the Luzon lowland scops owl, which is a more common species that shares the same range. The Luzon scops owl, however, is smaller and inhabits higher altitudes than its lowland relative.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Otus longicornis |
| Species Codes | lusowl1, LSOW, LUSO, LHSO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Luzon Scops-Owl belong to?
The Luzon Scops-Owl (Otus longicornis) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Luzon Scops-Owl?
The Luzon scops owl or the Luzon highland scops owl is a species of scops owl endemic to Luzon, Philippines. Not to be confused with the Philippine scops owl, sometimes referred to as the Luzon lowland scops owl, which is a more common species that shares the same range. The Luzon scops owl, however...
Where can I report a Luzon Scops-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Luzon Scops-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lusowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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