About the Moluccan Scops-Owl
The Moluccan scops owl is an owl found in the Maluku and Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia. It closely resembles the Rinjani scops owl.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Otus magicus |
| Species Codes | mosowl1, MOSO, MSOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Moluccan Scops-Owl belong to?
The Moluccan Scops-Owl (Otus magicus) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Moluccan Scops-Owl?
The Moluccan scops owl is an owl found in the Maluku and Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia. It closely resembles the Rinjani scops owl....
Where can I report a Moluccan Scops-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Moluccan Scops-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mosowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
228
Species in Family
64
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