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Mountain Scops-Owl

Otus spilocephalus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Chordata (حبليات)
Class
Aves (طيور)
Order
Strigiformes (بوميات)
Family
Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus
Otus
Species
Otus spilocephalus (Mountain Scops-Owl)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese タイワンコノハズク
Chinese 黃嘴角鴞
Spanish Autillo montano
French Petit-duc tacheté
German Fuchs-Zwergohreule
Russian Пятнистая совка
Thai นกเค้าภูเขา

Similar Species in Otus

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ثبج فاتح
Otus brucei
Least Concern
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Collared Scops-Owl
Otus lettia
Least Concern
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Japanese Scops-Owl
Otus semitorques
Least Concern
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Giant Scops-Owl
Otus gurneyi
Vulnerable
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Simeulue Scops-Owl
Otus umbra
Near Threatened
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Indian Scops-Owl
Otus bakkamoena
Least Concern
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Comoro Scops-Owl
Otus pauliani
Endangered
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Anjouan Scops-Owl
Otus capnodes
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mountain Scops-Owl?
The scientific name of Mountain Scops-Owl is Otus spilocephalus. It belongs to the genus Otus.
What is the conservation status of Mountain Scops-Owl?
Mountain Scops-Owl (Otus spilocephalus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mountain Scops-Owl live?
Mountain Scops-Owl is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Mountain Scops-Owl belong to?
Mountain Scops-Owl (Otus spilocephalus) belongs to the genus Otus, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.
Is Mountain Scops-Owl endangered?
No, Mountain Scops-Owl (Otus spilocephalus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Mountain Scops-Owl belong to?
Mountain Scops-Owl (Otus spilocephalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of Mountain Scops-Owl?
The closest relatives of Mountain Scops-Owl in the genus Otus include ثبج فاتح, Collared Scops-Owl, Mindoro Scops-Owl, Giant Scops-Owl, Simeulue Scops-Owl.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Otus — 20 Species

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ثبج فاتح
Otus brucei
LC 🐾
Collared Scops-Owl
Otus lettia
LC 🐾
Mindoro Scops-Owl
Otus mindorensis
NT 🐾
Giant Scops-Owl
Otus gurneyi
VU 🐾
Simeulue Scops-Owl
Otus umbra
NT 🐾
Indian Scops-Owl
Otus bakkamoena
LC 🐾
Japanese Scops-Owl
Otus semitorques
LC 🐾
Torotoroka Scops-Owl
Otus madagascariensis
NE 🐾
Luzon Scops-Owl
Otus longicornis
NT 🐾
Malagasy Scops-Owl
Otus rutilus
LC 🐾
Mantanani Scops-Owl
Otus mantananensis
NT 🐾
Mayotte Scops-Owl
Otus mayottensis
LC 🐾
Mentawai Scops-Owl
Otus mentawi
NT 🐾
Mindanao Scops-Owl
Otus mirus
NT 🐾
Comoro Scops-Owl
Otus pauliani
EN 🐾
Moheli Scops-Owl
Otus moheliensis
EN 🐾
Moluccan Scops-Owl
Otus magicus
LC
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Mountain Scops-Owl
Otus spilocephalus
LC
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Negros Scops-Owl
Otus nigrorum
VU 🐾
Anjouan Scops-Owl
Otus capnodes
EN
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