description Mayotte Scops-Owl Overview
The Mayotte scops-owl is a nocturnal true owl endemic to Mayotte, an island in the Comoros region of the western Indian Ocean. It belongs to the scops-owl group and is associated with wooded habitats, including humid forest and cultivated areas with suitable vegetation. Its restricted range means that local changes in habitat can have a direct effect on the species.
help Mayotte Scops-Owl FAQ
Is the Mayotte scops-owl found throughout the Comoros?
No. The Mayotte scops-owl is endemic to Mayotte, also called Maore, in the Comoros region of the western Indian Ocean. Its habitat includes subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. [Species account](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayotte_scops_owl)
What does the Mayotte scops-owl sound like?
Its call is described as a series of 3 to 11 deep, single hoots. That repeated hoot pattern is a more useful field clue than expecting to see the bird clearly in dense forest. [Species account](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayotte_scops_owl)
What does a Mayotte scops-owl look like?
It is a small brown owl with yellow eyes, a brown facial disk, and darker streaking on the crown and flanks. Published descriptions give a body length of about 20 centimetres. [Species account](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayotte_scops_owl)
Is the Mayotte scops-owl endangered?
The cited BirdLife assessment lists it as Least Concern and describes it as common and widespread on Mayotte. It is still an island endemic, so changes to Mayotte's remaining wooded habitat matter locally. [BirdLife owl list](https://www.birdlife.org/birds/list-of-owl-species/)
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