About the Moheli Scops-Owl
The Moheli scops owl is a scops owl endemic to the island of Mohéli, one of the Comoro Islands.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Otus moheliensis |
| Species Codes | mohsco1, MSOW, MOSO |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Moheli Scops-Owl belong to?
The Moheli Scops-Owl (Otus moheliensis) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Moheli Scops-Owl?
The Moheli Scops-Owl is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Moheli Scops-Owl?
The Moheli scops owl is a scops owl endemic to the island of Mohéli, one of the Comoro Islands....
Where can I report a Moheli Scops-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Moheli Scops-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mohsco1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Strigiformes
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
228
Species in Family
1
iNat Observations
EN
IUCN Status
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