About the Indian Scops-Owl
The Indian scops owl is a species of owl native to South Asia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Otus bakkamoena |
| Species Codes | insowl1, ISOW, INSO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Indian Scops-Owl belong to?
The Indian Scops-Owl (Otus bakkamoena) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Indian Scops-Owl?
The Indian scops owl is a species of owl native to South Asia....
Where can I report a Indian Scops-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Indian Scops-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code insowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Strigiformes
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
228
Species in Family
1,463
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