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Ryukyu Scops-Owl

Otus elegans

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Strigiformes (นกเค้าแมว)
Family
Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus
Otus
Species
Otus elegans (Ryukyu Scops-Owl)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese リュウキュウコノハズク
Chinese 琉球角鸮
Spanish Autillo elegante
French Petit-duc élégant
German Schmuck-Zwergohreule
Russian Совка Рюкю

Similar Species in Otus

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นกเค้าแดง
Otus rufescens
Near Threatened
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นกเค้าภูเขา
Otus spilocephalus
Least Concern
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นกเค้าหน้าผากขาว
Otus sagittatus
Vulnerable
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นกเค้าหูยาวเล็ก
Otus sunia
Least Concern
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นกฮูก
Otus lempiji
Least Concern
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นกฮูก, นกเค้ากู่
Otus lettia
Least Concern
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Indian Scops-Owl
Otus bakkamoena
Least Concern
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Simeulue Scops-Owl
Otus umbra
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ryukyu Scops-Owl?
The scientific name of Ryukyu Scops-Owl is Otus elegans. It belongs to the genus Otus.
What is the conservation status of Ryukyu Scops-Owl?
Ryukyu Scops-Owl (Otus elegans) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Ryukyu Scops-Owl live?
Ryukyu Scops-Owl is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Ryukyu Scops-Owl belong to?
Ryukyu Scops-Owl (Otus elegans) belongs to the genus Otus, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.
What kingdom does Ryukyu Scops-Owl belong to?
Ryukyu Scops-Owl (Otus elegans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Ryukyu Scops-Owl?
The closest relatives of Ryukyu Scops-Owl in the genus Otus include นกเค้าแดง, นกเค้าภูเขา, นกเค้าหน้าผากขาว, นกเค้าหูยาวเล็ก, นกฮูก.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Otus — 20 Species

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นกเค้าแดง
Otus rufescens
NT 🐾
นกเค้าภูเขา
Otus spilocephalus
LC 🐾
นกเค้าหน้าผากขาว
Otus sagittatus
VU 🐾
นกเค้าหูยาวเล็ก
Otus sunia
LC 🐾
นกฮูก
Otus lempiji
LC 🐾
นกฮูก, นกเค้ากู่
Otus lettia
LC 🐾
Indian Scops-Owl
Otus bakkamoena
LC 🐾
Mantanani Scops-Owl
Otus mantananensis
NT 🐾
Simeulue Scops-Owl
Otus umbra
NT 🐾
Malagasy Scops-Owl
Otus rutilus
LC 🐾
Luzon Scops-Owl
Otus longicornis
NT 🐾
Mayotte Scops-Owl
Otus mayottensis
LC 🐾
Mentawai Scops-Owl
Otus mentawi
NT 🐾
Mindanao Scops-Owl
Otus mirus
NT 🐾
Giant Scops-Owl
Otus gurneyi
VU 🐾
Moluccan Scops-Owl
Otus magicus
LC 🐾
Torotoroka Scops-Owl
Otus madagascariensis
NE 🐾
Moheli Scops-Owl
Otus moheliensis
EN 🐾
Negros Scops-Owl
Otus nigrorum
VU 🐾
Mindoro Scops-Owl
Otus mindorensis
NT
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