About the Oriental Scops-Owl
The oriental scops owl is a scops owl species native to South and Southeast Asia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Otus sunia |
| Species Codes | orsowl, ORSO, OSOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Oriental Scops-Owl belong to?
The Oriental Scops-Owl (Otus sunia) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Oriental Scops-Owl?
The oriental scops owl is a scops owl species native to South and Southeast Asia....
Where can I report a Oriental Scops-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Oriental Scops-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code orsowl, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
228
Species in Family
1,146
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