Wetar Scops Owl
Wetar Scops Owl (<em>Otus tempestatis</em>) is a species of Owls (<em>Strigidae</em>) in the order Owls.
Overview
Wetar Scops Owl (Otus tempestatis) is a species of Owls (Strigidae) in the order Owls.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Otus; binomial: Otus tempestatis; authority: (Hartert, EJO, 1904).
Distribution
Breeding range: Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Wetar Scops Owl Otus tempestatis is split from Otus magicus based on distinct vocalizations (Eaton et al. 2021; HBW/BirdLife).
