Cyprus Scops Owl
Cyprus Scops Owl (<em>Otus cyprius</em>) is a species of Owls (<em>Strigidae</em>) in the order Owls.
Overview
Cyprus Scops Owl (Otus cyprius) is a species of Owls (Strigidae) in the order Owls.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Otus; binomial: Otus cyprius; authority: (Madarász, G, 1901).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
The Cyprus Scops Owl is distinct in plumage, DNA and songs from other populations traditionally considered part of O. scops (Flint et al. 2015). In combination these differences are comparable to those between other recognized species of Otus (G. Sangster, pers. comm.).
