About the Japanese Scops-Owl
The Japanese scops-owl is a small owl species in the family Strigidae, or true owl family. It is a member of the genus Otus, the scops owl genus. It is resident to Japan, China, Korea, and Russia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Otus semitorques |
| Species Codes | jasowl1, JASO, JSOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Japanese Scops-Owl belong to?
The Japanese Scops-Owl (Otus semitorques) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Japanese Scops-Owl?
The Japanese scops-owl is a small owl species in the family Strigidae, or true owl family. It is a member of the genus Otus, the scops owl genus. It is resident to Japan, China, Korea, and Russia....
Where can I report a Japanese Scops-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Japanese Scops-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code jasowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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