Ryukyu Scops Owl

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Ryukyu Scops Owl (<em>Otus elegans</em>) is a species of Owls (<em>Strigidae</em>) in the order Owls.

Overview

Ryukyu Scops Owl (Otus elegans) is a species of Owls (Strigidae) in the order Owls.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Otus; binomial: Otus elegans; authority: (Cassin, 1852).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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