Mantanani Scops-Owl
Mantanani Scops-Owl
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The Mantanani Scops Owl is a small, distinctive owl found on several small islands in Southeast Asia. It is known for its high-pitched call and often lives near coastal areas.
Where to spot
Small islands off Borneo (Mantanani, Palawan, Banggi, Rasa, etc.) and parts of the Sulu Archipelago (Philippines). Inhabits coastal forests, mangroves, and wooded areas.
How to spot
Listen for its rapid, high-pitched call. Look for its small size, mottled brown plumage, and relatively short ear tufts. Nocturnal spotlighting in coastal woodlands and mangroves.
When to spot
Strictly nocturnal. Most vocal at dusk and before dawn.
Where to spot
Small islands off Borneo (Mantanani, Palawan, Banggi, Rasa, etc.) and parts of the Sulu Archipelago (Philippines). Inhabits coastal forests, mangroves, and wooded areas.
How to spot
Listen for its rapid, high-pitched call. Look for its small size, mottled brown plumage, and relatively short ear tufts. Nocturnal spotlighting in coastal woodlands and mangroves.
When to spot
Strictly nocturnal. Most vocal at dusk and before dawn.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This owl's call is a very rapid, high-pitched, almost buzzing 'wup-wup-wup' that sounds quite different from other scops owls, making it easily identifiable by sound alone.
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