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Collared Scops Owl

Otus lettia

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Description:

The Collared Scops Owl (Otus lettia) is an owl which is a resident breeder in south Asia from northern Pakistan, northern India and the Himalayas east to south China. It is partially migratory, with some birds wintering in India, Sri Lanka and Malaysia. This species was formerly considered to be included within what is now separated as the Indian Scops Owl (Otus bakkamoena).

Habitat:

The Collared Scops Owl is a common breeding bird in forests and other well-wooded areas.

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Collared Scops Owl

Species ID Suggestions

The Pallid Scops Owl

Otus brucei

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Pino
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Indian Scops Owl

Otus bakkamoena

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Saber
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Comments (6)
Wild Things
Thanks a lot for those kind words, Antonio! I really appreciate that you clicked through so many pages to see my first spotting.
AntónioGinjaGinja
Satyen,it seems to me that someone have the same idea,go to the first spotting of friends,so here i'am in your first one,great cach,great work,beautiful spotting page,thanks for sharing your wonderful country to all of us,congrats my friend
Wild Things
yes its an Indian Scops owl. Thanks everyone
alicelongmartin
We need an ID on this. I have never seen one like this before (as if I have seen them all!!)

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