The Pemba Scops Owl is a small, endemic owl found only on Pemba Island off the coast of Tanzania. It is a common nocturnal resident of wooded and cultivated areas.
Where to spot
Endemic to Pemba Island, Tanzania, inhabiting forests, woodlands, plantations, and gardens.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic, soft, repeated 'hoo' calls. Look for its small size and rufous-brown plumage. Nocturnal spotlighting in wooded areas.
When to spot
Strictly nocturnal. Most vocal from dusk to midnight.
Where to spot
Endemic to Pemba Island, Tanzania, inhabiting forests, woodlands, plantations, and gardens.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic, soft, repeated 'hoo' calls. Look for its small size and rufous-brown plumage. Nocturnal spotlighting in wooded areas.
When to spot
Strictly nocturnal. Most vocal from dusk to midnight.
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This owl is characterized by its rufous-brown plumage and distinct vocalizations, which differentiate it from other scops owls on the African mainland, making it unique to its island home.
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