Banggai Scops Owl
Banggai Scops Owl (<em>Otus mendeni</em>) is a species of Owls (<em>Strigidae</em>) in the order Owls.
Overview
Banggai Scops Owl (Otus mendeni) is a species of Owls (Strigidae) in the order Owls.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Otus; binomial: Otus mendeni; authority: Neumann, 1939.
Distribution
Breeding range: Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Banggai Scops Owl Otus mendeni is split from Sulawesi Scops Owl O. manadensis based on vocalilzations (Eaton et al. 2016, 2021; HBW/BirdLife).
