Enggano Scops Owl (Otus enganensis)

Subspecies

Genus	Species	subspecies	Region	Range
Otus	enganensis		OR	Enggano Is (w Sumatra)

Genus

Members of the genus Otus are the Scops and Screech owls. They are relatively small owls, with short, rounded wings. Most have erectile ear-tufts. Otus is a worldwide genus, containing some 45 species.

Physical charateristics

Plumage reddish brown with pale facial disk and white eyebrowes, upperparts with distinct black vermiculations. Tail and flight feathers barred. Underparts paler than upperparts with white vermiculations. buff spotted dark below. Iris green-yellow, bill and feet grey.

wingspan min.:	0	cm	wingspan max.:	0	cm
size min.:	16	cm	size max.:	20	cm
incubation min.:	0	days	incubation max.:	0	days
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broods:	0		eggs min.:	0
			eggs max.:	0

Range

Oriental Region : Enggano Is (w Sumatra)

Habitat

It is thought to occupy forest edge and wooded areas

Reproduction

No data

Feeding habits

Primarily insects.

Conservation

This species occupies a very small range, but its habitat is apparently still intact. As a result the species is considered Near Threatened. The possibility of agricultural expansion in the future is a real threat and requires careful monitoring.
Otus enganensis is endemic to Enggano Island, off south-west Sumatra, Indonesia. Reports as to its status differ, from very rare to quite uncommon

Enggano Scops Owl status Near Threatened

Migration

Presumed sedentary