description Sokoke Scops-Owl Overview
The Sokoke Scops-Owl is a small owl species, Otus ireneae, in the family Strigidae. It has a highly restricted distribution in lowland coastal forests of Kenya and northeastern Tanzania, including Arabuko-Sokoke Forest and the East Usambara region. The species depends on particular forest habitats, is nocturnal, and is classified as Endangered because its limited range and habitat loss leave populations vulnerable.
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What is the scientific name of the Sokoke Scops-Owl?
The Sokoke Scops-Owl is Otus ireneae. It is a small scops-owl in the family Strigidae.
Where does the Sokoke Scops-Owl live?
It has a highly restricted range in lowland coastal forests of Kenya and northeastern Tanzania. Important areas include Kenya’s Arabuko-Sokoke Forest and Tanzania’s East Usambara region.
Why is the Sokoke Scops-Owl dependent on coastal forest?
The species is closely tied to particular lowland forest habitat rather than broad farmland or open country. Loss and fragmentation of those forests therefore create a serious conservation problem for its small range.
How is the Sokoke Scops-Owl different from a general garden owl?
It is a specialized forest species with a narrow geographic distribution. Unlike widespread owls that use parks or agricultural land, it is strongly associated with coastal forests in Kenya and Tanzania.
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