Oriental Scops-Owl

Otus sunia

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The Oriental Scops-Owl (Otus sunia) is a species of Scops owl found in South Asia. They are found in dry deciduous forests. They are usually detected by their distinctive call. There have been 2 records of Oriental Scops Owl in Alaska.

It is a rare migrant in Singapore.

It can be found in wooded areas.

It can be confused with the resident Sunda Scops Owl, which has dark eyes instead of yellow eyes.

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