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Moluccan Scops-Owl

Moluccan Scops-Owl

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The Moluccan Scops Owl is a widespread small owl found across the Moluccan Islands of Indonesia. It is an adaptable nocturnal hunter in various wooded habitats.
Where to spot
Moluccas Islands (Halmahera, Seram, Buru, etc.), Indonesia. Inhabits forests, woodlands, mangroves, and sometimes gardens.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often repetitive, hooting calls. Look for its small size, mottled plumage, and ear tufts. Nocturnal spotlighting in suitable habitats.
When to spot
Strictly nocturnal, active from dusk to dawn.
This owl exhibits considerable plumage variation across its island range, with some populations having paler or more rufous plumages than others, reflecting adaptations to local environments.
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