About the Mindoro Scops-Owl
The Mindoro scops owl is an owl that is native to the Mindoro island in the Philippines. It is found in tropical moist montane forests above 870 masl. It is threatened by habitat loss. It is one of the three highland specialist scops owls which includes the Luzon scops owl and the Mindanao scops owl.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Otus mindorensis |
| Species Codes | misowl2, MISO, MSOW |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mindoro Scops-Owl belong to?
The Mindoro Scops-Owl (Otus mindorensis) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Mindoro Scops-Owl?
The Mindoro Scops-Owl is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Mindoro Scops-Owl?
The Mindoro scops owl is an owl that is native to the Mindoro island in the Philippines. It is found in tropical moist montane forests above 870 masl. It is threatened by habitat loss. It is one of the three highland specialist scops owls which includes the Luzon scops owl and the Mindanao scops owl...
Where can I report a Mindoro Scops-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Mindoro Scops-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code misowl2, or on iNaturalist.
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