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Sokoke Scops-Owl

Otus ireneae

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Kenya and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇰🇪 Kenya

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Aves (kuş)

Order

Strigiformes (Baykuş)

Family

Strigidae (True Owls)

Genus

Otus

Species

Otus ireneae (Sokoke Scops-Owl)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハイイロコノハズク

Chinese 肯亞角鴞

Spanish Autillo de Sokoke

French Petit-duc d'Irène

German Sokoke-Zwergohreule

Portuguese mocho-de-orelhas-de-sokoke

Russian Кенийская совка

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sokoke Scops-Owl?

The scientific name of Sokoke Scops-Owl is Otus ireneae. It belongs to the genus Otus.

What is the conservation status of Sokoke Scops-Owl?

Sokoke Scops-Owl (Otus ireneae) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Sokoke Scops-Owl live?

Sokoke Scops-Owl is found in Distributed across Kenya and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Kenya, Norway.

What family does Sokoke Scops-Owl belong to?

Sokoke Scops-Owl (Otus ireneae) belongs to the genus Otus, which is part of the taxonomic family Strigidae.

Is Sokoke Scops-Owl endangered?

Yes, Sokoke Scops-Owl (Otus ireneae) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Sokoke Scops-Owl belong to?

Sokoke Scops-Owl (Otus ireneae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of Sokoke Scops-Owl?

The closest relatives of Sokoke Scops-Owl in the genus Otus include Anjouan Scops-Owl, Collared Scops-Owl, Comoro Scops-Owl, Giant Scops-Owl, Simeulue Scops-Owl.