About the Rajah Scops-Owl
The Rajah scops owl is a species of owl found on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra. The bird is named after James Brooke, Rajah of Sarawak. Based on patterns of speciation in other endemic montane bird species of the same region, it may potentially have to be split into two distinct species; if so, the name Otus brookii would be restricted to just the Bornean population.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Otus brookii |
| Species Codes | rasowl1, RASO, RSOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rajah Scops-Owl belong to?
The Rajah Scops-Owl (Otus brookii) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Rajah Scops-Owl?
The Rajah scops owl is a species of owl found on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra. The bird is named after James Brooke, Rajah of Sarawak. Based on patterns of speciation in other endemic montane bird species of the same region, it may potentially have to be split into two distinct species; if so, ...
Where can I report a Rajah Scops-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Rajah Scops-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rasowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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