About the Mindanao Scops-Owl
The Mindanao scops owl or Mindanao highland scops owl is an owl endemic to Mindanao island in the Philippines. It is found in tropical montane forest above 1,000 meters above sea level. It is threatened by habitat destruction and deforestation.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Otus mirus |
| Species Codes | misowl1, MISO, MSOW, MHSO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mindanao Scops-Owl belong to?
The Mindanao Scops-Owl (Otus mirus) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Mindanao Scops-Owl?
The Mindanao scops owl or Mindanao highland scops owl is an owl endemic to Mindanao island in the Philippines. It is found in tropical montane forest above 1,000 meters above sea level. It is threatened by habitat destruction and deforestation....
Where can I report a Mindanao Scops-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Mindanao Scops-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code misowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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