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Moheli Scops-Owl

Moheli Scops-Owl

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The Moheli Scops Owl is a critically endangered owl endemic to Moheli Island in the Comoros. It is a highly localized forest resident facing severe habitat degradation.
Where to spot
Endemic to Moheli Island, Comoros. Inhabits humid montane and lowland forests, often near ravines.
How to spot
Extremely difficult to observe due to its rarity and restricted island habitat. Primarily identified by its distinctive, soft, purring hoot. Requires dedicated nocturnal searches within remnant forest patches.
When to spot
Strictly nocturnal. Observations are exceptionally rare.
File:Otus moheliensis - Mikael Bauer - 62087472.jpeg
File:Otus moheliensis - Mikael Bauer - 62087472.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This owl is one of the rarest birds in the Comoros, known from only a few fragmented forest patches on Moheli, making it a critical conservation target.
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