About the Ryukyu Scops-Owl
The Ryukyu scops owl or elegant scops owl is a small rufous-brown owl with a brown face disk and a cinnamon facial ruff. The bill is olive-grey and it has yellow eyes.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Otus elegans |
| Species Codes | ryusco1, RYSO, RSOW |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ryukyu Scops-Owl belong to?
The Ryukyu Scops-Owl (Otus elegans) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Ryukyu Scops-Owl?
The Ryukyu Scops-Owl is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Ryukyu Scops-Owl?
The Ryukyu scops owl or elegant scops owl is a small rufous-brown owl with a brown face disk and a cinnamon facial ruff. The bill is olive-grey and it has yellow eyes....
Where can I report a Ryukyu Scops-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Ryukyu Scops-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ryusco1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Strigiformes
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
228
Species in Family
286
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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