About the Reddish Scops-Owl
The reddish scops owl is an owl found in southeast Asia, in the countries of Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Otus rufescens |
| Species Codes | resowl1, RESO, RSOW |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Reddish Scops-Owl belong to?
The Reddish Scops-Owl (Otus rufescens) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Reddish Scops-Owl?
The Reddish Scops-Owl is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Reddish Scops-Owl?
The reddish scops owl is an owl found in southeast Asia, in the countries of Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei....
Where can I report a Reddish Scops-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Reddish Scops-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code resowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Strigiformes
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
228
Species in Family
46
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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