description Sula Scops Owl Overview
The Sula scops owl (Otus sulaensis) is a small owl in the genus Otus found on the Sula Islands of Indonesia, east of Sulawesi. Its restricted island range makes it an Indonesian endemic, and BirdLife International has treated it as Near Threatened. Taxonomic authorities have not always ranked it identically: some sources recognize it as a distinct species, while others have treated it as a subspecies of a related scops owl.
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Where does the Sula scops owl live?
The Sula scops owl, Otus sulaensis, is found on the Sula Islands of Indonesia, east of Sulawesi. Its restricted island range makes it an Indonesian endemic.
What is the scientific name of the Sula scops owl?
Its scientific name is Otus sulaensis. It belongs to the owl genus Otus.
What conservation status has BirdLife International given the Sula scops owl?
BirdLife International has treated the species as Near Threatened. Its limited distribution across the Sula Islands is an important part of its conservation concern.
Is the Sula scops owl's classification settled?
Not completely. Taxonomic authorities have differed in how they treat the species, so its status and relationship to other Otus scops owls can vary between classifications.
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