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A photo of a Oriental Scops Owl (Otus sunia)
Oriental Scops Owl

Oriental Scops Owl

Otus sunia

The oriental scops owl (Otus sunia) is a species of scops owl found in eastern and southern Asia. This is a small, variably plumaged, yellow-eyed owl with ear-tufts which are not always erect. It can be distinguished from the collared scops owl by its whitish scapular stripe, well-marked underparts, and lack of pale collar. There are two colour morphs, grey and rufous; intermediate forms also occur. Sexes are similar in appearance. Individuals may freeze with eyes half-closed when disturbed. The species has a repeated liquid call sounding like "tuk tok torok".
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Lucas Corneliussen
Wednesday 04 Jan 2023 - 6:35am
Thailand
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Hemant Kirola
Thursday 23 Dec 2021 - 6:28pm
India
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Hemant Kirola
Thursday 23 Dec 2021 - 6:28pm
India
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Hemant Kirola
Tuesday 21 Dec 2021 - 7:55pm
India
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