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A photo of a Pallid Scops Owl (Otus brucei)
Pallid Scops Owl

Pallid Scops Owl

Otus brucei

The pallid scops owl, Otus brucei, is a diminutive owl, often referred to as the striated scops owl due to its distinct streaks along the back. This species bears a resemblance to the Eurasian scops owl but can be distinguished by its more pronounced streaking and less complex patterning.

Identification Tips

When observing the pallid scops owl, look for its small ear tufts and the characteristic streaks on its back. These features are key in differentiating it from its close relatives.

Habitat

This owl favors semi-open landscapes adorned with trees and shrubs, providing it with ample hunting grounds and nesting sites.

Distribution

The pallid scops owl's range extends from the Middle East to west and central Asia. During the winter months, some populations migrate to the Arabian Peninsula, Egypt, and Pakistan.

Behaviour

This owl is primarily nocturnal but has been observed hunting during daylight hours. It is an agile flier, capable of snatching bats and insects mid-flight.

Song & Calls

The call of the pallid scops owl is a sequence of low, hollow notes, reminiscent of a dove's cooing.

Breeding

Breeding season for the pallid scops owl occurs from April to June. The female lays a clutch of 4 to 6 eggs within a tree cavity, often a repurposed woodpecker hole. Incubation lasts around 27 days, with fledglings taking to the wing after 30 days.

Diet and Feeding

An insectivorous bird, the pallid scops owl's diet is composed mainly of insects, but it also consumes lizards, spiders, and small mammals.

Conservation status

The pallid scops owl is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, indicating a stable population without immediate threats to its survival.

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