About the Pemba Scops-Owl
The Pemba scops owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to Pemba Island which is part of and off the coast of Tanzania.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Otus pembaensis |
| Species Codes | pesowl2, PESO, PSOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pemba Scops-Owl belong to?
The Pemba Scops-Owl (Otus pembaensis) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Pemba Scops-Owl?
The Pemba scops owl is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is endemic to Pemba Island which is part of and off the coast of Tanzania....
Where can I report a Pemba Scops-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Pemba Scops-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pesowl2, or on iNaturalist.
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