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Reddish Scops-Owl

Otus rufescens

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 (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Aves (kuş)
Order
Strigiformes (Baykuş)
Family
Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus
Otus
Species
Otus rufescens (Reddish Scops-Owl)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アカチャコノハズク
Chinese 棕角鸮
Spanish Autillo rojizo
French Petit-duc roussâtre
German Rötel-Zwergohreule
Russian Красноватая совка
Thai นกเค้าแดง

Similar Species in Otus

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Anjouan Scops-Owl
Otus capnodes
Endangered
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Collared Scops-Owl
Otus lettia
Least Concern
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Comoro Scops-Owl
Otus pauliani
Endangered
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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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Japanese Scops-Owl
Otus semitorques
Least Concern
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Andaman Scops-Owl
Otus balli
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Reddish Scops-Owl?
The scientific name of Reddish Scops-Owl is Otus rufescens. It belongs to the genus Otus.
What is the conservation status of Reddish Scops-Owl?
Reddish Scops-Owl (Otus rufescens) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Reddish Scops-Owl live?
Reddish 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 Reddish Scops-Owl belong to?
Reddish Scops-Owl (Otus rufescens) belongs to the genus Otus, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.
What kingdom does Reddish Scops-Owl belong to?
Reddish Scops-Owl (Otus rufescens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Reddish Scops-Owl?
The closest relatives of Reddish Scops-Owl in the genus Otus include Anjouan Scops-Owl, Collared Scops-Owl, Comoro Scops-Owl, Giant Scops-Owl, Simeulue Scops-Owl.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Otus — 20 Species

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Anjouan Scops-Owl
Otus capnodes
EN 🐾
Collared Scops-Owl
Otus lettia
LC 🐾
Comoro Scops-Owl
Otus pauliani
EN 🐾
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 🐾
Mindoro Scops-Owl
Otus mindorensis
NT 🐾
Moheli Scops-Owl
Otus moheliensis
EN 🐾
Moluccan Scops-Owl
Otus magicus
LC 🐾
Mountain Scops-Owl
Otus spilocephalus
LC 🐾
Negros Scops-Owl
Otus nigrorum
VU 🐾
Andaman Scops-Owl
Otus balli
LC
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