About the Sao Tome Scops-Owl
The São Tomé scops owl is a species of owl in the true owl family, Strigidae. It is endemic to São Tomé Island, part of São Tomé and Príncipe, in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial coast of Central Africa.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Otus hartlaubi |
| Species Codes | stsowl1, STSO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sao Tome Scops-Owl belong to?
The Sao Tome Scops-Owl (Otus hartlaubi) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Sao Tome Scops-Owl?
The São Tomé scops owl is a species of owl in the true owl family, Strigidae. It is endemic to São Tomé Island, part of São Tomé and Príncipe, in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial coast of Central Africa....
Where can I report a Sao Tome Scops-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Sao Tome Scops-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code stsowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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