About the Mountain Scops-Owl
The mountain scops owl, sometimes referred to as the spotted scops owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. Its range extends across much of south and southeast Asia, from Pakistan and the Himalayas in the northwest, through Taiwan, Thailand and Malaysia in the east and south.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Otus spilocephalus |
| Species Codes | mosowl2, MOSO, MSOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mountain Scops-Owl belong to?
The Mountain Scops-Owl (Otus spilocephalus) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Mountain Scops-Owl?
The mountain scops owl, sometimes referred to as the spotted scops owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. Its range extends across much of south and southeast Asia, from Pakistan and the Himalayas in the northwest, through Taiwan, Thailand and Malaysia in the east and south....
Where can I report a Mountain Scops-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Mountain Scops-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mosowl2, or on iNaturalist.
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