About the Sokoke Scops-Owl
The Sokoke scops owl, also Morden's scops owl or Morden's owlet, is a highly localized species of scops owl found in lowland forests of Kenya and Tanzania. The greatest population of this species of owl is in the Cynometra-Manilkara forest, which is less than one-third of the Sokoke Forest. It is also found in the Afzelia-Cynometra forest.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Otus ireneae |
| Species Codes | sosowl1, SSOW, SOSO |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sokoke Scops-Owl belong to?
The Sokoke Scops-Owl (Otus ireneae) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Sokoke Scops-Owl?
The Sokoke Scops-Owl is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Sokoke Scops-Owl?
The Sokoke scops owl, also Morden's scops owl or Morden's owlet, is a highly localized species of scops owl found in lowland forests of Kenya and Tanzania. The greatest population of this species of owl is in the Cynometra-Manilkara forest, which is less than one-third of the Sokoke Forest. It is al...
Where can I report a Sokoke Scops-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Sokoke Scops-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sosowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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