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Eurasian Scops-Owl

Otus scops

The Eurasian Scops-Owl is a small, fluffy owl with big eyes and a soft, gray-brown body. They are great at hiding in trees during the day and come out at night to hunt for insects and small animals.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Eurasian Scops-Owl is a small, stocky owl with mottled grey-brown plumage, providing excellent camouflage. It has striking bright yellow eyes and small ear tufts that can be raised or flattened. Its delicate patterning distinguishes it from larger, more uniformly colored owls.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderStrigiformesFamilyStrigidaeGenusOtus
Eurasian Scops-Owl
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Eurasian Scops-Owl

Category

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Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its soft "boo" call helps these tiny owls find each other in the dark!

Scops-Owls can puff themselves up to look bigger when a predator gets too close.

These owls fly thousands of miles from Europe to Africa for winter vacation.

They often make their nests in old woodpecker holes high up in trees.

Special abilities

Ability

Disappearing Act

Eurasian Scops-Owls can compress their feathers and stretch their body, mimicking a tree branch to hide from predators.

Ability

Whisper Wings

Eurasian Scops-Owls have specialized wing feathers that enable nearly silent flight, helping them surprise their prey.

Ability

Night Vision Navigator

Eurasian Scops-Owls have large eyes with many rods, giving them incredible night vision to hunt in the dark.

Measurements & details

Length
19-21 cm
Wingspan
47-54 cm
Weight
0.06-0.135 kg
Lifespan
6-8 years
Clutch Size
2-6
Incubation
24-25 days
Migration Distance
4000 km

Diet & Feeding

A small but fierce hunter, it mostly eats creepy crawlies, moths, and other small insects.

Primary Foods

  • moths
  • beetles
  • crickets
  • grasshoppers
  • spiders
  • lizards

Foraging Method

  • Ambush

Ecological connections

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always observe owls from a distance and do not disturb them in their homes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Eurasian Scops-Owl?

19-21 cm

What is Eurasian Scops-Owl's wingspan?

47-54 cm

How much does Eurasian Scops-Owl weigh?

0.06-0.135 kg

How long does Eurasian Scops-Owl live?

6-8 years

What does Eurasian Scops-Owl eat?

A small but fierce hunter, it mostly eats creepy crawlies, moths, and other small insects.

Where is Eurasian Scops-Owl usually found?

Forests

How does Eurasian Scops-Owl hunt?

Ambush

How many eggs does Eurasian Scops-Owl lay?

2-6

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