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Flores Scops Owl

Flores Scops Owl

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The Flores Scops Owl is a small, endemic owl found on the island of Flores in Indonesia. It is a secretive forest dweller that often blends seamlessly with its environment.
Where to spot
Endemic to the island of Flores, Indonesia, inhabiting montane and lowland forests.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive hooting calls. Look for its small size and typical scops owl features. Requires nocturnal spotlighting in appropriate forest habitat.
When to spot
Strictly nocturnal.
File:Otus silvicola 1897.jpg
File:Otus silvicola 1897 2.jpg
File:Otus silvicola 62702629.jpg
File:Otus silvicola 1897.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Otus silvicola 1897 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Otus silvicola 62702629.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This owl is part of the diverse scops owl radiation found across the Indonesian archipelago, showcasing unique adaptations to specific island ecosystems and often resulting in distinct species.
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