Mountain Scops-Owl
Otus spilocephalus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderStrigiformes (Owls)
- FamilyStrigidae (Typical Owls)
- GenusOtus (Scops-Owls)
- SpeciesOtus spilocephalus (Mountain Scops-Owl)
About the Mountain Scops-Owl
The mountain scops owl (Otus spilocephalus), sometimes referred to as the spotted scops owl, is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. Its range extends across much of south and southeast Asia, from Pakistan and the Himalayas in the northwest, through Taiwan, Thailand and Malaysia in the east and south.
The nominate subspecies of the eastern Himalayas has a distinct more russet plumage. It is an altitudinal migrant. The owls have a short high-pitched call like a two-note whistle, "plew-plew" or "he-he", although the female's songs are rarely heard. Their calls also differ between geographic population.
BirdLife Species Factsheet http://www.owlpages.com/owls.php?genus=Otus&species=spilocephalus "Otus spilocephalus media". Internet Bird Collection. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Mountain Scops-Owl in Khao Yai National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuc Phuong National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 2 | Taroko National Park | 🇹🇼 Taiwan | |
| 3 | Namdapha National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 4 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 5 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 6 | Langtang National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal | |
| 7 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 8 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 9 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 10 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 11 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 12 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 13 | Manas National Park | 🇮🇳 India |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Mountain Scops-Owl in Khao Yai National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Mountain Scops-Owl sighting in Khao Yai National Park, based on 41 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Mountain Scops-Owl in Khao Yai National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Mountain Scops-Owl in Khao Yai National Park in our monthly data.