About the Sandy Scops-Owl
The sandy scops owl, or cinnamon scops owl, is an owl from the family Strigidae found in Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Otus icterorhynchus |
| Species Codes | sasowl1, SASO, SSOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sandy Scops-Owl belong to?
The Sandy Scops-Owl (Otus icterorhynchus) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Sandy Scops-Owl?
The sandy scops owl, or cinnamon scops owl, is an owl from the family Strigidae found in Africa....
Where can I report a Sandy Scops-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Sandy Scops-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sasowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Strigiformes
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
228
Species in Family
6
iNat Observations
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