About the Mentawai Scops-Owl
The Mentawai scops owl is endemic to larger islands of Mentawai, off west Sumatra, Indonesia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Otus mentawi |
| Species Codes | mesowl1, MESO, MSOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mentawai Scops-Owl belong to?
The Mentawai Scops-Owl (Otus mentawi) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Mentawai Scops-Owl?
The Mentawai scops owl is endemic to larger islands of Mentawai, off west Sumatra, Indonesia....
Where can I report a Mentawai Scops-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Mentawai Scops-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mesowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
228
Species in Family
12
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