Moluccan Scops-Owl
Otus magicus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderStrigiformes (Owls)
- FamilyStrigidae (Typical Owls)
- GenusOtus (Scops-Owls)
- SpeciesOtus magicus (Moluccan Scops-Owl)
About the Moluccan Scops-Owl
The Moluccan scops owl (Otus magicus) is an owl found in the Maluku and Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia. It closely resembles the Rinjani scops owl. The following subspecies are recognised: O. m. kalidupae (Hartert, EJO, 1903) - Kaledupa
O. m. morotensis (Sharpe, 1875) - Morotai O. m. leucospilus (Gray, GR, 1861) - Halmahera, Ternate, Kasiruta, and Bacan O. m. obira Jany, 1955 - Obi O. m. bouruensis (Sharpe, 1875) - Buru O. m. magicus (Müller, S, 1841) - Seram and Ambon
O. m. albiventris (Sharpe, 1875) - west-central Lesser Sundas The Wetar scops owl (O. tempestatis) was previously considered a subspecies, but has since been split. It has spiritual significance to the Pesaguan Dayak people. It is believed to be a sign of misfortune, as its sound is said to be reminiscent of death. This belief may protect the species from being hunted.
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Recent sightings of Moluccan Scops-Owl in Komodo 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 | Komodo National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Moluccan Scops-Owl in Komodo National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Moluccan Scops-Owl sighting in Komodo National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Moluccan Scops-Owl in Komodo National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Moluccan Scops-Owl in Komodo National Park in our monthly data.