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Mayotte Scops-Owl

Mayotte Scops-Owl

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The Mayotte Scops Owl is a small, endemic owl found only on Mayotte Island in the Comoros. It is a secretive nocturnal predator inhabiting various wooded and cultivated areas.
Where to spot
Endemic to Mayotte Island, Comoros. Inhabits primary and secondary forests, cultivated areas, and gardens.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic, soft, repeated 'hoot' or 'whi-whi' calls. Look for its small size and typical scops owl features. Nocturnal spotlighting in wooded areas.
When to spot
Strictly nocturnal. Most vocal from dusk until midnight.
File:Otus mayottensis.jpg
File:Otus mayottensis.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This owl's distinctive vocalizations are a key feature for identifying its presence in the dense forests of Mayotte, where it is more often heard than seen by observers.
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