About the Philippine Scops-Owl
The Philippine scops owl, also Luzon lowland scops owl is a common owl, endemic to the Philippines, belonging to the family of the typical owls Strigidae. Other common names include "Otus Whitehead", "Whitehead scops owl" and "Luzon lowland scops owl". Everett's scops owl and Negros scops owls were formerly considered conspecific but are now classified as separate species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Otus megalotis |
| Species Codes | phsowl1, PHSO, PSOW, LLSO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Philippine Scops-Owl belong to?
The Philippine Scops-Owl (Otus megalotis) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Philippine Scops-Owl?
The Philippine scops owl, also Luzon lowland scops owl is a common owl, endemic to the Philippines, belonging to the family of the typical owls Strigidae. Other common names include \"Otus Whitehead\", \"Whitehead scops owl\" and \"Luzon lowland scops owl\". Everett's scops owl and Negros scops owls were ...
Where can I report a Philippine Scops-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Philippine Scops-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code phsowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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