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Mindoro Scops Owl

Mindoro Scops Owl

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The Mindoro Scops Owl is a small, endemic owl found only on the island of Mindoro in the Philippines. It is a nocturnal predator of insects and small vertebrates in forest habitats.
Where to spot
Endemic to the island of Mindoro, Philippines, inhabiting lowland and montane forests.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic short, repeated hooting calls. Look for its small size, mottled brown plumage, and ear tufts. Requires nocturnal spotlighting in appropriate forest habitat.
When to spot
Strictly nocturnal. Most vocal from dusk to midnight.
This owl is highly camouflaged and often difficult to spot during the day, blending seamlessly with tree bark and foliage, making its vocalizations key to detection.
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