About the Palawan Scops-Owl
The Palawan scops owl is an owl endemic to the Philippines only being found on the island of Palawan. It is found on tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Otus fuliginosus |
| Species Codes | pasowl2, PASO, PSOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Palawan Scops-Owl belong to?
The Palawan Scops-Owl (Otus fuliginosus) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Palawan Scops-Owl?
The Palawan scops owl is an owl endemic to the Philippines only being found on the island of Palawan. It is found on tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Palawan Scops-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Palawan Scops-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pasowl2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
228
Species in Family
19
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