About the Mantanani Scops-Owl
The Mantanani scops owl, is a small owl in the scops-owl genus Otus found on small islands between Borneo and the Philippines. It is listed by the IUCN as "near threatened" because its range is limited with its population being fragmented on several different islands, and its forest habitat is being degraded by ongoing logging and clearance.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Otus mantananensis |
| Species Codes | masowl2, MSOW, MASO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mantanani Scops-Owl belong to?
The Mantanani Scops-Owl (Otus mantananensis) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Mantanani Scops-Owl?
The Mantanani scops owl, is a small owl in the scops-owl genus Otus found on small islands between Borneo and the Philippines. It is listed by the IUCN as \"near threatened\" because its range is limited with its population being fragmented on several different islands, and its forest habitat is being...
Where can I report a Mantanani Scops-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Mantanani Scops-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code masowl2, or on iNaturalist.
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