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Siau Scops-Owl

Siau Scops-Owl

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The Siau Scops Owl is a very small and critically endangered owl, endemic to Siau Island off Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is a highly restricted species facing extreme habitat pressure.
Where to spot
Endemic to Siau Island, off northern Sulawesi, Indonesia. Known from lowland forests.
How to spot
No current reliable observation methods due to its extreme rarity and unknown current status. Any potential observation would require extensive, dedicated nocturnal fieldwork in its specific, threatened habitat.
When to spot
Strictly nocturnal. Effectively unobservable due to its extreme rarity and lack of confirmed sightings.
This owl is known from only one specimen collected over a century ago, and its continued existence is uncertain, making it one of the most enigmatic and potentially extinct owl species.
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