About the Nicobar Scops-Owl
The Nicobar scops owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to the Nicobar Islands, India, in particular Great Nicobar Island, but it may also occur on Little Nicobar island.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Otus alius |
| Species Codes | nicsco1, NSOW, NISO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Nicobar Scops-Owl belong to?
The Nicobar Scops-Owl (Otus alius) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Nicobar Scops-Owl?
The Nicobar scops owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to the Nicobar Islands, India, in particular Great Nicobar Island, but it may also occur on Little Nicobar island....
Where can I report a Nicobar Scops-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Nicobar Scops-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nicsco1, or on iNaturalist.
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