About the Flores Scops-Owl
The Flores scops owl is an owl endemic to the island of Flores, Indonesia. It is threatened by habitat loss. This owl is around 19–21 cm from head to tail. They are a forest dwelling owl that is smallish in size. Some 2,500–9,999 individuals are estimated to be extant in the wild, dwindling due to habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Otus alfredi |
| Species Codes | flsowl1, FSOW, FLSO |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Flores Scops-Owl belong to?
The Flores Scops-Owl (Otus alfredi) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Flores Scops-Owl?
The Flores Scops-Owl is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Flores Scops-Owl?
The Flores scops owl is an owl endemic to the island of Flores, Indonesia. It is threatened by habitat loss. This owl is around 19–21 cm from head to tail. They are a forest dwelling owl that is smallish in size. Some 2,500–9,999 individuals are estimated to be extant in the wild, dwindling due to h...
Where can I report a Flores Scops-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Flores Scops-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code flsowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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