Birds

Palau Scops-Owl

Palau Scops-Owl

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The Sula Scops Owl is a small, localized owl endemic to the Sula Islands in Indonesia. It is a secretive forest resident that primarily hunts insects at night.
Where to spot
Endemic to the Sula Islands (Mangole, Sanana) in Indonesia, inhabiting lowland and hill forests.
How to spot
Difficult to observe due to its rarity and specific island habitat. Identification relies on its characteristic scops owl features and its very precise geographic range. Listening for calls at night in appropriate forest habitat.
When to spot
Strictly nocturnal.
This owl is part of a complex of scops owl species found across the Indonesian archipelago, each adapted to its specific island environment and often possessing unique vocalizations.
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