description Biak Scops-Owl Overview
The Biak scops owl (Otus beccarii) is a small owl endemic to Biak, an island in Indonesia's Papua region near New Guinea. It belongs to the family Strigidae and is a nocturnal forest bird with the compact body, cryptic plumage, and ear tufts typical of many scops owls. Its extremely restricted island range makes the condition and extent of Biak's remaining habitat especially relevant to the species, and its scientific name honors the Italian naturalist Odoardo Beccari.
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Where does the Biak scops owl live?
The Biak scops owl, Otus beccarii, is endemic to Biak and nearby Supiori in Indonesia’s Papua region. It is associated with tropical forest on those islands.
Is the Biak scops owl active during the day?
It is primarily nocturnal, so it is most active after dark. Its small body, cryptic plumage, and ear tufts help it remain difficult to detect in forest habitat.
How large is the Biak scops owl?
The species is a small owl, generally around 20 to 25 centimetres long. It belongs to the scops-owl genus Otus and has a compact body with prominent ear tufts.
What does the Biak scops owl eat?
Its diet includes insects and other small vertebrates. Because it hunts at night, much of its feeding activity is difficult to observe directly.
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