About the Seychelles Scops-Owl
The Seychelles scops owl or Seychelles owl, also known as bare-legged scops owl or syer is a rare scops owl species, which only occurs in the Morne Seychellois National Park on the Seychelles island of Mahé.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Otus insularis |
| Species Codes | sesowl1, SESO, SSOW |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Seychelles Scops-Owl belong to?
The Seychelles Scops-Owl (Otus insularis) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Seychelles Scops-Owl?
The Seychelles Scops-Owl is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Seychelles Scops-Owl?
The Seychelles scops owl or Seychelles owl, also known as bare-legged scops owl or syer is a rare scops owl species, which only occurs in the Morne Seychellois National Park on the Seychelles island of Mahé....
Where can I report a Seychelles Scops-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Seychelles Scops-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sesowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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